
Shift to M-sand has been swift because of shortfall
The Hindu
Many in construction industry say impact of policy may be little because of this trend
In Bengaluru that consumes most of the sand produced/extracted in the State, the new sand policy approved by the State cabinet earlier this week, may not have much impact. In the midst of a river sand shortage, the industry has already turned to M Sand.
Construction industry estimates that currently over 7 % of Bengaluru’s sand requirement is met through M-sand, derived from stone as quality river sand is hard to come by. Big consumers including the government and big builders use it in construction work currently, industry sources said. Industry estimates that there are over 50 M-sand manufacturing units in Karnataka today.

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