The government must really take some substantial action agaisnt the steep rise in prices of cement since construction is one the largest sectors in the city of Coimbatore and this shortage is negatively affecting engineers, real estate dealers and labourers
Here is some info that might help you better understand this; According to G Ganesh, president of the association, around 4,500 tonnes of cement is sold on an average in Coimbatore. "The sale has decreased this month. Construction has been stalled in some projects due to rise in prices.
This is getting pretty serious in my opinion. The civil engineers association has quoted Rs190 per bag on Monday. The association has also urged the government to implement the scheme as soon as possible to help them revive the market.
Yes, i too heard about the associations demand. A friend also forwarded this letter to me which said '' The price of cement has risen by 50 in a short period. This has made the real estate market unstable," the press release issued by the association.
According to the association, there are 7 to 10 cement manufacturers in the state. The association has alleged that the companies have hiked the price as per their will. There was a committee that monitored cement prices a few years ago. But, when enquired now, it is told that the committee does not exist.
Haha! I also heard about the same and also came across a absurd demand. After salt, medicines and canteens, city civil engineers have urged the state government to launch Amma cement. Citing rise in cement prices, they have proposed the new Amma commodity.