Trenches dug, roads demolished to enforce sand mining ban

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar has stated that trenches have been dug to disconnect the main road with the notified sand reaches along the banks of river Godavari to prevent illegal sand mining across the district.

The ban on sand mining will remain in force till October 15 as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The ban will be in force due to the rains and flooding of the Godavari river. 

In a review meeting with concerned officials, Mr. Mahesh Kumar said; “All roads connecting to the river bank with sand reaches have been demolished and trenches have been dug to prevent entry of vehicles to the sand reaches during the ban period”. The sand deposited at the stock points will be supplied during the ban period.