NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), a Central public sector enterprise will soon commence production of M-sand from overburden, the topsoil over lignite deposits, and use it for construction.
According to an official, the foundation stone for the overburden to M-sand plant was laid on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in the presence of NLCIL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Prasanna Kumar Motupalli. The plant is expected to go operational from January 2024.
The initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable practices as per the directions of the Ministry of Coal. The project envisages maximization of the utilization of natural resources and minimizes the impact on river ecosystems.
