To ensure that sand and gravel are available at reasonable rates to the general public, Punjab Governments Mining Department is all set to introduce public mining sites in the state.
Terming the decision as historic and path-breaking initiative, the states Mining and Geology Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Monday said that these sites will help in checking any malpractice to jack up the prices of sand and truly give the freedom of choice to the common man to buy sand from the source of his choice and at the price of his choice.
The Chief Minister would shortly announce details of all such sites in various districts in the State. The first public mining site would be inaugurated soon itself, he added.