# Odisha Sets Sand MSP At Rs 340, To Auction 100+ Quarries

2026-08-08T13:36:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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OdishaTV reports that the state government has set a minimum support price (MSP) for sand at Rs 340 per cubic metre. More than 100 sand quarries will be auctioned as part of efforts to curb illegal mining and rein in the sand mafia. The decision comes amid persistent complaints of price manipulation and unregulated extraction. The MSP aims to ensure fair returns to local suppliers while bringing the trade under official oversight. The auctions are expected to begin in the coming months.

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- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/odisha-sets-sand-msp-at-rs-340-100-quarries-to-be-auctioned-12242497>

Tags: auctions, illegal mining, minimum support price, Odisha, sand mafia, sand mining
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