Jharkhand Sets September Deadline for Sand Ghat Auctions

Jharkhand is making plans to sell the rights to take sand from certain areas, called sand ghats.

They want to have these sales, called auctions, done by September.

The goal is to make sure everything is fair, sand is available at a good price, and that the local communities have a say.

They also want to stop people from taking sand illegally.

The state is splitting these sand areas into two groups: smaller ones will be managed by local groups, and bigger ones will be sold in larger groups.

This should bring in money, prevent cheating, and keep the construction industry supplied with sand.

They're also being careful to protect the environment.