Sand extraction in non-CRZ areas likely
The Hindu
Minister for Mines and Geology Halappa Achar holds out assurance at review meeting
Minister for Mines, Geology, Women and Child Development and Empowerment of the Disabled and Senior Citizens Halappa Achar on Friday said that the government will take action to allow conventional sand extraction in non-coastal regulation zone (CRZ) areas in the coastal districts following due process.
Chairing a review meeting of his departments in Udupi, Mr. Achar announced this in response to a suggestion from Udupi MLA K. Raghupati Bhat that extraction in non-CRZ areas could provide quality sand for residents of the districts at affordable prices.
This, Mr. Bhat said, can also prevent frequent flooding of water bodies during the monsoon. Mr. Achar responded saying that the issue will be examined and a decision will be taken to benefit the residents.