Coir geo textiles accepted for rural road construction

Coir geo textiles accepted for rural road construction

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-III – Infrastructure; Environment

In News:

• Coir Geo textiles has been accepted as a good material for rural road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III).
• As per these instructions, 5% length of the rural roads under PMGSY-III will be constructed using Coir Geo textiles.
• The decision opens up a huge market potential and will be a boon to the Coir Board which comes under the Ministry of MSME of the Central government. 

Important value additions:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) 

•  It is a nationwide plan in India to provide good all-weather road connectivity to unconnected villages. 
• This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. 

Coir Geo Textile 

• It is a permeable fabric, natural, strong and highly durable. 
• It is resistant to rots, moulds and moisture and is free from any microbial attack.
• It is totally biodegradable. 
• It helps in soil stabilisation and renew vegetation in varying slopes.

Image source: Coir Board