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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

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