COIR GEO TEXTILES

May 21, 2020

Coir Geo textiles, a permeable fabric, natural, strong, highly durable, resistant to rots, moulds and moisture, free from any microbial attack, has finally been accepted as a good material for rural road construction under the PMGSY-III.

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As per the PMGSY new technology guidelines for road construction, 15% length in each batch of proposals, is to be constructed using new technologies. Out of this 5% roads are to be constructed using IRC accredited technology.
The IRC has now accredited coir Geo textiles for construction of rural roads. 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 for Coir Geo-textiles in the Country and will be a boon to the Covid-19 hit Coir Industry.

Source : DD News