Mysuru: The distribution of the much publicised MSIL imported Malaysian sand in the city and other places will take almost another two months in city as the MSIL authorities are yet to finalise the place and provide infrastructure for sand stocking.

Speaking to Star of Mysore from Bidadi this morning, Bidadi MSIL Sand yard Manager Chetan said that the MSIL has identified two places close to the Railway Goods Terminal at Metagalli and the authorities are yet to finalise one among them for setting up a stocking and distribution yards.

Pointing out that each sand bag of 50kg is being sold at Rs.210 at Bengaluru, he said that the rates at other cities in the State including Mysuru, Hubballi and Mangaluru are not decided.

However, there are plans to fix an uniform rate across the State and the Higher authorities are working on it, Chetan said and added that there has been a lot of demand from every nook and corner of the State for MSIL sand, which is sold in 50kg bags.

He further said that MSIL MD C. Prakash and Mines and Geology Department Deputy Director Lakshmamma are conducting an audit at the Bidadi sand yard now.