Mangaluru, Oct 28, 2016 : Regulations are being framed by the Union Government with regard to offshore sand mining in the West Coast, informed Geological Survey of India Director General M Raju.
Speaking to press persons here on October 27, Thursday, he said the move will be greatly beneficial to the construction sector. Stating that mining has to be done beyond CRZ zone in offshore sand mining, he said this would require relaxation of a few regulations on the part of the Union Government.
So far as many as four to five sand pockets have been identified and it is estimated that nearly 2000 million tonnes of sand may be available in these sand pockets, he informed.
On deep sea sand mining, he said once sand is mined for few years, the same activity cannot be conducted there for a few years. Mining can be continued once the place returns to its original state, he said.
Comments on this Article | |
Arman Prabhu, Puttur | Fri, October-28-2016, 1:31 |
The people should have the proper knowledge. The purpose should not only be to earn profit but should not face the scarcity in future. | |
Wilfred D’Souza, Malpe | Fri, October-28-2016, 12:41 |
Sand mining ha to be done after a proper survey because without the knowledge if you go on the aquatic life may be in danger too |