MYSURU: It appears has although sand imported from Malaysia has made inroads within the Mysuru building marketplace as neatly. Multiple investors are promoting Malaysian sand to contractors and builders within the district. However, the flipside, in line with industry insiders is that Malaysian sand is nearly two times as dear when compared to its local counterpart.
A sand dealer stated, "Malaysian sand is sold for around Rs 3,900 to Rs 4,000 per ton in the city. Imported sand is new to Mysuru district, but response to it has been very encouraging."
He added that apprehensions about Manufactured Sand or M-Sand had additionally pushed the call for for imported sand. "The quality of imported sand is comparable with that of what is available on the river banks. Although it is new to the market, there is demand for it," the dealer stated.
Since the state government was directly focused on importing sand, the dealer stated that transporting the commodity posed no drawback. Consequently, fears over possible injury to the surroundings have diminished to some extent. "Everyone is hopeful of the demand rising once the market stablises," a dealer stated.
Harish, an engineer, then again voiced concerns over the price of imported sand. "Presently, a ton of local sand is available for Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,200, while plastering sand costs Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,500 for the same quantity," Harish stated.
Customers, in the meantime, are happy with the entry of imported sand to the marketplace since it reduces dependence on M-sand. "Despite the state government's nod for use of M-sand in construction projects, there are reservations about endurance of these structures built using it. Supply of natural sand reduced following introduction of M-sand. Hope sand imported from Malaysia bridges the gap in supply," stated Vasu, a resident of Ramakrishnanagar.
A sand dealer stated, "Malaysian sand is sold for around Rs 3,900 to Rs 4,000 per ton in the city. Imported sand is new to Mysuru district, but response to it has been very encouraging."
He added that apprehensions about Manufactured Sand or M-Sand had additionally pushed the call for for imported sand. "The quality of imported sand is comparable with that of what is available on the river banks. Although it is new to the market, there is demand for it," the dealer stated.
Since the state government was directly focused on importing sand, the dealer stated that transporting the commodity posed no drawback. Consequently, fears over possible injury to the surroundings have diminished to some extent. "Everyone is hopeful of the demand rising once the market stablises," a dealer stated.
Harish, an engineer, then again voiced concerns over the price of imported sand. "Presently, a ton of local sand is available for Rs 1,100 to Rs 1,200, while plastering sand costs Rs 1,400 to Rs 1,500 for the same quantity," Harish stated.
Customers, in the meantime, are happy with the entry of imported sand to the marketplace since it reduces dependence on M-sand. "Despite the state government's nod for use of M-sand in construction projects, there are reservations about endurance of these structures built using it. Supply of natural sand reduced following introduction of M-sand. Hope sand imported from Malaysia bridges the gap in supply," stated Vasu, a resident of Ramakrishnanagar.
Sand imported from Malaysia helps tide over dire shortage
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