Lorry owners ask govt. to reopen sand quarries and desilt Mettur Dam
The Tamil Nadu Sand Lorry Owners Federation is demanding the reopening of state-run sand quarries to restore livelihoods for thousands of drivers. They propose that the government manage the quarries directly to ensure fair pricing and prevent illegal mining activities.
Why it matters
The closure of quarries has created significant economic hardship for transport workers and impacted the construction supply chain.
The Tamil Nadu Sand Lorry Owners Federation (TNSLOF) on Thursday (June 25) demanded that the State government run sand quarries and desilt the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur.
The article reports on the demands of a specific interest group while providing context on the government's previous actions.
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