The objectives of the projects are:

-      Support Dimensional Stone Industry.

-      Increasing production of squared blocks and in-turn producing better quality products to compete in international market.

-      Increase the mining productivity and efficiency

-      Minimize the wastage of valuable natural resources and help reduce environmental degradation.

-      Reduce the mining cost.

-      To enhance and facilitate value addition in quarrying

The vision developed for the Dimensional Stone Industry is:

                                                                        2004                             2011 (Organized Sector)

                        - Wastage                             85%                            75%

                        -  Production Sq. ft.              100 million                250 million

                        -  Revenue                            Rs.2.4 billion             Rs.60 billion

                        -  Exports                               US$23 million           US$500 million