Manufactured sand (M-Sand)

  Source: BS  Context: The Rajasthan government has announced its support for the use of manufactured sand (M-Sand) as a cost-effective and convenient alternative to river sand   As per the M-Sand Rajasthan policy introduced in 2021, it is mandatory to use at least 25% M-Sand in government construction projects. M-Sand units have been granted …

Coal India Ltd to Launch M-Sand Projects in a Big Way

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology, Environment Conservation   Source: PIB  Context: Coal India Ltd (CIL) has envisaged processing the fragmented rock (known as Overburden Rocks (OB) for sand production in mines. OB material contains about 60% sandstone by volume which is harnessed through crushing and processing of Overburden.   What is M Sand? M …