Sand Shortage Disrupts Jharkhand’s Real Estate and Infrastructure
AI-generated Representative Image RANCHI: Due to the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) ban on sand mining from June 10 to October 15 to protect the environment during monsoon, the state is experiencing a severe sand crisis. This situation has significantly hampered construction activities in both governmental and private sectors. The ban, intended to prevent environmental damage, has led to an acute sand shortage, resulting in soaring prices. With sand supply suspended, numerous infrastructure projects, including roadworks, housing schemes, and public utilities, have either stalled or significantly slowed down. Private builders and contractors are also feeling the impact, as many real estate…