Steps in place to ensure uninterrupted sand supply: Minister
Mines and Geology Minister Kollu Ravindra announced measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of sand while addressing issues related to illicit liquor production. The government is implementing a 'Free Sand Policy' despite incurring a revenue loss of ₹300 crores annually. Additionally, steps are being taken to curb illegal activities in both the sand and liquor sectors within the district.
- ▪Minister Kollu Ravindra stated that all steps are in place to ensure no inconvenience in sand supply.
- ▪The government is implementing a 'Free Sand Policy' to facilitate easy access to sand.
- ▪Measures are being taken to prevent the illegal transportation of sand and liquor.
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Mines and Geology Minister Kollu Ravindra on Thursday said that all steps are in place to ensure that the people are not put to any inconvenience in the supply of sand.Mr Ravindra, who also holds the Excise portfolio, said that officials have been instructed to eradicate the manufacture of illicit and country-made liquor.The Minister conducted a review meeting of the Mines and Excise department officials on Thursday at the Collectorate. Speaking to media after the meeting, he said that the government is implementing ‘Free Sand Policy’ to ensure easy access to sand.“Though the government is incurring a annual revenue loss of ₹300 crores, measures are in place to ensure there is no difficulty in accessing sand,” he said.
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