Karnataka plans to sell packaged sand at reasonable prices


Bengaluru, Jul 1 (IANS): Karnataka is contemplating to launch a unique scheme on an experimental basis to supply sand in sacks, on the lines of cement to ensure easy availability as well as to reduce the wastage of quality sand, to consumers at an affordable price.

After his meeting with deputy commissioners and bureaucrats concerned through virtual meeting on Wednesday, Mines and Geology minister, Murugesh R. Nirani said that the state government plans to set up sand units at least at five places on an experimental basis which will provide necessary training including preparing sacks and transporting these bags.


Minister Murugesh Nirani

He claimed that the supply of sand in sacks containing 50 kg each will also greatly help in reducing wastage to an extent of 25 to 30 per cent during its transportation.

"Supplying sand in sacks will help save transportation costs and also address the problem of shortage and overpricing besides storage and supply of the sand anytime after packing it in a sack," Nirani contended.

Elaborating his plans further, the minister said that the state government was also planning to set up special purpose vehicle (SPV) on the lines of the Karnataka State Beverages Corporation Ltd (KSBCL), which was established in 2003 with an aim to provide an equitable, efficient and transparent system of channelizing and distribution of duty paid liquor across the state.

The minister said sand will be sold in sacks at affordable price after classifying under grading system - A, B and C - at the stockyards.

The minister also instructed the officials to identify the grade I, II and III sand blocks in the river banks besides directing the officials to allow extraction of sand through Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited (KSMCL) and Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML) in grade IV, V and VI river banks.

In response to a question, the minister said the new sand policy is ready and it will be implemented after discussing with chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Karma ...

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  • Nithan Rodrigues, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    One bag cement & Four bags clean ready to use sand. Rupees 2000 only..!

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  • Kiran Dsouza, Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Wherever there is money, there is a way. Sand industries will come beside cement industries. Cement 400 per bag !/ Sand at reasonable price 200 per bag??

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  • Pinky, Shirva

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Kindly make plans to sell packaged houses also at reasonable prices

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  • Jeevan, Kudala

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Sand Emergency under BJP rule first time in history. next wait for "Finance Emergency" , once declared you are limited to withdraw your own bank money, Regret for voting BJP.

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  • Sam, Bangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    This is called Maralu Reiver Neeralli mafia. Tomorrow day's will arise to get river water in cans. Now only be prepared.

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  • Af,,,, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Mr.Murugesh Nirani we know you are in expert selling sugar in kgs, but this is sand bro.

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  • Pili, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    18 percent GST?

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    First start with reasonable price later on full Lootera.

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  • Sachin Shetty, mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    M sand is most commonly used in Bangalore now. It will become a trend in Mangalore also if sand shortage occurs.

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  • sri_elder, Karkala

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Stupid idea.. please drop it. Supply sand in trucks.. no wastage.. plenty of sand available in the river

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Is the next scam going to be called Sand Scam?

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  • Harold Dcunha, Mangalore, India.

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Another way to earn corrupt money. Sand is free which is nature's gift, received from flowing water. It has to be emptied before rainy season, These incompetent government only makes life difficult for the common man.

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  • Santhosh, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    They need to put modi photos wherever it's possible. And called sand modi.it is better to impose military rules. Or bhakt shoppers have their own shops to support modi .

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  • Jeevan, Kudala

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    If government use little brain they can import sand since India is a export oriented country empty containers are returning back at USD 1 freight, there are countries excess of lot sand which they are dumping inn man made islands.

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  • Jeevan, Kudala

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    No need Sriman Nalin Sir already promised to deliver sand @ Rs.2500/- per truck, just awaiting for Central governments approval node, can be get sooner than later.

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  • Praveen, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    Why you added Rs500.00 extra. i heard he was saying sand will be supplied below Rs2000.00. also he was saying 1 RS = 15 USD

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    In Maharashtra we get Premix Bags of Sand + Cement ...

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  • Mohammed, Mangalore

    Thu, Jul 01 2021

    These people of BJP making our life difficult, sand used to get one lorry of sand at 7000, now we have to spend thousands of rupees only to get sand and they will say 500 per packet like acc cement

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