Andhra Pradesh Government frames new regulations for Sand mining due to incessant rains

The government of Andhra Pradesh has approved the sand mining policy last month. The govt has issued directions for the regulation of sand mining in the wake of heavy rains and floods.

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy issued notices in this regard at a review meeting on a Sand policy held on Wednesday. The AP Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) has issued GO.

With the heavy rains continuing from the last two months, it has been difficult to excavate the sand. So the govt ordered the officials to limit the disposal of sand. The procedure will be reviewed after three months.

It is noted in GO that the in-charge of the village secretariate would be appointed the village volunteer at the sand reach to supervise the sand operations.