Sand is now accessible for usage by the general public and district government entities via the E-Sand App, according to the Udupi district administration.
Sand from rivers was accessible in the Kundapura taluk's Gulvadi, Kavradi, Balkur, Japthi, and Halnad villages, covering an area of around 18 acres, according to an official announcement issued. The sand may only be utilised inside the district and cannot ever be taken outside of it, as per the department of mines and geology.
Those in need of sand can enter their details and sand requirement by visiting udupiesand.com, before paying the prescribed charges. the department conveyed that the process is a transparent one. By paying Rs. 300 per tonne royalty, excavation, loading, and transporting expenses, sand could also be extracted from streams and tanks in Gram Panchayat limits.
For sand extracted in non-CRZ regions, the administration has set a tariff of Rs. 700 per tonne, including the transit permission. The loading fees are set at Rs. 300 for vehicles weighing up to 4 tonnes, Rs. 500 for vehicles weighing up to 8 tonnes, and Rs. 700 for vehicles weighing up to 10 tonnes.
Transport costs are set at Rs. 1,500 for small vehicles (up to 4 tonnes) up to 20 km and Rs. 35 per km after that; Rs. 2,000 for medium-sized vehicles (4–8 tonnes) up to 20 km and Rs. 40 per km after that; and Rs. 3,000 for heavy trucks (8–10 tonnes) up to 20 km and Rs. 50 per km beyond that. Transportation charges are calculated for the round trip.
For further information, contact the control room at 0820-2950088, the senior geologist Udupi's office at 0820-2572333, or the Sand App, or contact 6366745888, 6364024555, or 6366871888.
