Chief Secretary Directs Completion of Sand Ghat Auctions by Mid-September

The Chief Secretary, Alka Tiwari, has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to complete the auction process for all commercial sand ghats in the state by the first fortnight of September. She emphasized that the Deputy Commissioners should thoroughly understand the new sand policy before the auction to ensure transparency and prevent technical issues. To facilitate this, she stressed the importance of training for Deputy Commissioners, including mining officials, on the basics. The aim is to enable the Deputy Commissioners to conduct the auction with clarity and preparation, which is crucial for the state. The new sand policy aims to provide sand to consumers at a reasonable price, while completely banning illegal sand trading and discouraging the inflow of sand from other states. This directive was communicated during a video conference with all Deputy Commissioners regarding the sand ghat auctions.