Robo sand should be used for construction
The Andhra Pradesh Government is encouraging the use of Robo sand, a natural sand substitute for construction purpose.
As the Government is in the process of streamlining sand quarrying and prevent its indiscriminate use, the promotion will overcome the shortage of sand supply impacting the construction sector in the State. In a meeting of owners of stone crushing firms, the Minister has said that the Government is keen to encourage the use of Robo sand as a substitute to natural sand.
Robo sand is manufactured in the stone quarries. It is a substitute for the river sand used in construction. Manufacturers have claimed that it is better than the river sand.
According to estimates, the State requires about 2 crore cubic meters of sand per anum for the construction activity. Several large crushing units are needed to be installed to provide the supply of sand for the construction activities in the state.
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Source: The Hindu Business Line
