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Crushed sand to replace river sand [1]

MUMBAI: The state public works department (PWD) will construct a building in every district using crushed sand, instead of river sand, to see if it can be an effective substitute.

In a letter last month, the PWD told its regional offices to use crushed sand and report its efficacy within three months.

Publication Date: 
05/04/2011
Times Of India (Mumbai) [2]
Tags:
Mining [3], Minerals [4], Maharashtra [5], Rehabilitation [6], Slums [7], Public Interest Litigation (PIL) [8], High Court [9]

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