Udupi, Aug 18: Pramod Madhwaraj, District in
Charge Minister of Udupi district said that traditional sand extraction will be begins in sand deposits located in coastal regulatory Zones (CRZ) by the end of this month.
Speaking to media persons at DC office in Manipal, he said, "The shortage of sand will be matter of past when once sand extraction starts and meantime the di...
Udupi, Aug 18: Pramod Madhwaraj, District in-Charge Minister of Udupi district said that traditional sand extraction will be begins in sand deposits located in coastal regulatory Zones (CRZ) by the end of this month.
Speaking to media persons at DC office in Manipal, he said, "The shortage of sand will be matter of past when once sand extraction starts and meantime the district administration has decided to give responsibility of ensuring that sand is not illegally transported to other districts. Hence, we decided to take responsibility to several departments including Mines, Police, PDOs, PWD, Fire Force and others. So that it will be impossible to transport the sand as well as illegal sand mining."
"In CRZ area, 28 sand deposits have been hindering movement of fisheries boats, We have have identified them. The Coastal Management Authority has permitted to remove sand from these deposits by employing the labour. Meanwhile those who engaged in traditional sand extraction can apply for the same," he added.
During the press meet, Priyanka Mary Francis Deputy Commissioner was present.
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