Kerala Lowers E-Tender Barriers for Quarrying on State Land Amid Material Shortage

The Kerala government has eased its e‑tender rules for quarrying on landlocked state land, a move aimed at tackling a shortage of construction materials. The change removes some of the previous procedural hurdles that had slowed the approval of quarrying licences. By simplifying the process, the state hopes to speed up the procurement of sand, stone and other raw materials needed for infrastructure projects. The decision is expected to reduce delays and lower costs for contractors working across Kerala.