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Odisha Sets Sand MSP At Rs 340, To Auction 100+ Quarries
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Fixing an MSP for sand is a welcome step, but the real battle is against the sand mafia that thrives on weak enforcement. Without rigorous monitoring and swift action against illegal quarries, the price floor will merely become a new benchmark for extortion. The question is: can the state ensure that only registered suppliers benefit, or will this become another route for rent-seeking?
Source: odishatv.in
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