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Lok Sabha Question No. 414 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K., DHARMENDRA YADAV

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*414 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED TEXTILE PARKS

## *414. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) the primary objectives of the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITPs);
- (b) whether SITP has not been able to achieve its objectives and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  constituted  any  committee  to find  out  the  reasons  behind failure  of  SITP  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (d) whether the said committee has submitted its recommendations and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  reviewing  SITP  after  a  recent report commissioned by her Ministry and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) TO (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  *414 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 30.03.2017 REGARDING SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED TEXTILE PARKS

(a): The primary objectives of the Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is to create integrated value-chains with world class infrastructure  at  potential  growth  centres  to  enable  the  textile sector  to  realize  its  full  potential.    The  scheme  aims  to  address infrastructure constraints on cluster basis and help industry to meet international environmental standards, facilitate additional investment  and  generate  employment.  The  scheme  is  industry driven and the role of Government is limited to part-funding and facilitating.

(b): The  scheme  has  helped  to  leverage  investment  and  set  up parks with production units and common  infrastructure and facilities.

(c): No Madam.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Government  has  been  engaged  in  an  on-going  fine-tuning process of SITP to facilitate intended development of clusters and green  field  investments  in  textiles  parks.  State  Governments  are involved in selection process and for various clearances to set up these parks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 412 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Handing over of Centaur Hotel to DIAL
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

*412.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 412 March 2017) 30th

(To be answered on the

## HANDING OVER OF CENTAUR HOTEL TO DIAL

SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (2) whether the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has asked Air India to vacate Centaur Hotel located near the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA);
2. (C) whether DIAL proposes to demolish the Centaur Hotel to lay the fourth runway at the airport and if s0, the details thereof;
- (6) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
4. (d) whether Air India has sought a compensation of Rs 350 crore for vacating the said hotel; and
5. (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

(Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati)

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(a) to (e) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House:

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- Statement in reply to 36.03.2817 regarding 'Handing over of Centaur Hotel to DIAL' 412 for part

Authority of India (AAD has leased out the Centaur Hoted land (a): Airports of India (HCI), subsidiary of Air India, under\_the to Hotel Corporation entered into between AAI and HCI terms and conditions of Lease Agreement; termination of the Lease. in 2002. AAI has served & notice to HCI for early

- & (c): As per the lease agreement with HCL, AAI may the Centaur {botei Development finalized the revised Master Plan %f Delhi Airporti in (DIAL) has recently Minestry of Civil\_Aviation/AAI and the agencies consultation with the The Master Plan has provision for providing reserved services at the airport; stands for the Hotel enaintenance hangars on the land parcel O which the Centauc aircrafts, DIAL has requested AAI to provide the Centaur Hotel land is located. Thus, and Development Agreement, entered into between AAI & DIAL read with HCI: get

(e): Does not arise.

(d): Madam. No,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 411 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Construction of Terminal at Jaipur Airpor
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 411 (To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## CONSTRUCTION OF TERMINAL AT JAIPUR AIRPORT

*411.

SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to instruct the Airports Authority of India t0 make land avaiiable to the State Government for construction of a separate VIP terminal for VVIPs at Jaipur airport; (b) if s0, the details and the time by which it is likely to be made available and if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Union Government s0 far in this regard?

## ANSWER

(Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati)

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House:

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Statement in reply to parts (a) to (c) of the Starred Question No. 411 for answer on 30.03.2017 regarding 'Construction of Terminal at Jaipur Airport' \_

- (a) to (c): The Airports Authority of India has already offered 2.5 acres of land to the Government of Rajasthan for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 410 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Focus by PSUs on Renewable Energy Sector
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED  QUESTION NO. 410

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## FOCUS BY PSUs ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR

*410.   SHRI M. B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the power sector have decided to focus more on renewable energy sector in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  estimated  power  generation  from  renewable  energy  sector  by  major  power  PSUs during the next three years; and
- (c) the major projects proposed to be initiated by PSUs in this sector including the status of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited's wind project in Palakkad, Kerala?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (c):

A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION  NO.  410  FOR  ANSWER  ON  30.03.2017  REGARDING FOCUS  BY  PSUs  ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR.

(a): Yes, Madam. The major PSUs of Power Sector such as NTPC, NHPC, NLC India Ltd, NEEPCO, THDC are focussing on promotion of renewable energy by way of setting up of such projects across the country.

(b) & (c): The estimated power generation from renewable energy sources (solar & wind) during next 3 years by major PSUs, like NTPC, NHPC, NLC, THDC and NEEPCO is about 9892 MU.

As  regards  status  of  Wind  Power  project,  Palakkad,  Kerala,  Government  of  Kerala  had executed an MoU dated 06.01.2014 with NHPC for development of 82 MW wind power projects in Palakkad District. NHPC could not start the project. The MoU expired on 05.01.2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 408 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: NHs in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 408

ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2017

## NHS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

| *408.                                            | SHRI Y. V. SUBBA REDDY:                                                                                                                                    |
|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS | Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS                                                                                                           |
| सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री                   | सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री                                                                                                                             |
| (a) kms                                          | whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has targeted to construct 400 NHs in Andhra Pradesh during 2016-17 and if so, the details thereof; |
| (b)                                              | whether an amount of Rs. 800 crore has been allocated for this purpose but so far the expenditure incurred is only to the extent of Rs. 150 crore; and     |
| (c)                                              | if so, the details thereof and the time by which said target is likely to be achieved?                                                                     |
|                                                  | ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE                                                                                                                        |
| is laid on the Table of the House.               | is laid on the Table of the House.                                                                                                                         |
| (a) to (c)                                       | A statement                                                                                                                                                |

STATEMENT REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 408 ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2017 ASKED BY SHRI Y. V. SUBBA REDDY REGARDING ' NHS IN ANDHRA PRADESH '

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(a) to (c) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has targeted to construct 27.27 km in Andhra Pradesh during 2016-17 . The actual length constructed so far during 2016-17 is 27.55 km and the expenditure incurred is Rs. 848.78 Crore.

In addition, the Ministry has also constructed 330 Km length of National Highway under NHDP Phase IV and NH(O) scheme, for which expenditure incurred is Rs. 1852.51 Crore in 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Revision of Royalty Rates on Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: RITA TARAI, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

- (a) to (d):

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 407 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## Revision of Royalty Rates on Coal

## *407. SHRIMATI RITA TARAI: SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Study  Group  constituted  by  the  Government  to  consider  the  revision  of royalty  rates  on  coal  has  submitted  its  report  to  the  Government  and  if  so,  the  details thereof
- (b) whether the Government proposes to enhance the rate of royalty on coal;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the decision is likely to be taken in this regard; and
- (d) whether the royalty proposed to be revised is commensurate with cess so as to benefit the coal bearing States which bear the brunt of environmental degradation on account of coal mining and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to LS Starred Question no. 407 for 30.03.2017

(a) to (d) :-

The Study Group, constituted to consider the revision of rate of royalty has submitted its report and the same is under consideration of the Government.

For the benefit of the people of the districts where mining takes place, Government has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulations) Act, 1957 in January, 2015 and introduced Section 9 B which provides for establishment of District Mineral Foundation (DMF). Government has prescribed an amount equivalent to 30% of royalty  for old mines and 10% of royalty for new mines to be paid by the holder of a mining lease to DMF.

Government has also framed a scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana  (PMKKKY)  for  the  socio-economic  development  of  the  areas  &  districts  where mining takes place utilizing this fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (STARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: New Coal Block Allocation Policy
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.401 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## NEW COAL BLOCK ALLOCATION POLICY

## 401. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate a new coal block allocation policy, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (b) the time by which the new policy is likely to be announced by the Government?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) to (b) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No.401 to be answered on 30.03.2017 asked by Shri Rajesh Kumar Diwaker.

- (a) to (b) Amendment of 'Auction by Competitive Bidding of Coal Mines Rules, 2012' is under consideration of the Government of India for the following reasons :-
- (i) For permitting sale of coal, in view of the amendments made to Section 11A of the MMDR Act by the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015;
- (ii) To align these Rules with the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and rules framed thereunder; and
- (iii) To accommodate the provisions of the proposed revised Standard Bidding Document for  Ultra  Mega  Power  Projects  (UMPP)  framed  by  Ministry  of  Power  to  facilitate allotment of coal blocks for UMPPs at an early date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Facilities to General Public Outside Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4830 (To be answered on the March 2017) 30th

## FACILITIES TO GENERAL PUBLIC OUTSIDE AIRPORTS

4830,

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

- () if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

be

- (a) whether no public convenience or potable water is being provided to general public outside the airports in the country;
- whether the Government proposes to launch any scheme to provide above facilities to general public; and
- by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (b): Public conveniences and drinking water facility is available outside the terminal building at all major airports managed by Airports Authority of India (AAD):
- (c) & (d): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4829 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: SVEP in Telangana
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .4829

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03 .2017

## SVEP IN TELANGANA

## 4829. DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  some  places  in  Telangana  have  been  identified  under  Start -up  Vill ge Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the sectors which have been identified for the said programm in the State;
- (d) the number of entrepreneurs likely to be supported every year;
- (e) whether any targets are set in this regard; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV )

- (a) : Yes, the Start - up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) is operational in 2 Blocks in 2 D istricts in Telangana State.
- (b) : Start - up  Village  Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) is being implemented in Bijinepally Block of Mahbu bnagar District and Eturnagara B lock of Warangal District of Telangana S tate.
- (c) : Sectors identified in Telangana State are Trading, Services, Retail, Enterprises base Government se ctor demand and Agri & forest based enterprises.
- (d) to (f): The number of entrepreneurs to be supported every year as per the prescribed of   Telangana State during the project period is as follows -

|           |             |                   | No. of Enterprises   | No. of Enterprises   | No. of Enterprises   | No. of Enterprises   |
|-----------|-------------|-------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| State     | District    | Block             | Year 1 Target        | Year 2 Target        | Year 3 Target        | Year 4 Target        |
| Telangana | Mahbubnagar | Bijinepally block | 551                  | 874                  | 597                  | 184                  |
| Telangana | Warangal    | Eturnagara block  | 356                  | 565                  | 386                  | 119                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4828 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Rural Drinking Water Supply
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4828 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2017

## Rural Drinking Water Supply

## 4828. SHRI  Y.S. AVINASH  REDDY:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  Government  of Andhra  Pradesh  seeking  allocation  and  sanction  of  Rs.  3,150  crore  for  rural drinking water supply;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken any decision on the proposal and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a)  Yes  Madam,  the  Govt.  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  submitted  a  project  proposal amounting to  Rs. 4500 crore with an  external assistance component of Rs. 3150 Crore from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
- (b) The details of the project proposal are as under:
- (c) The technical examination of the above mentioned project proposal has been done in this Ministry and the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh has been requested to submit the Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  along  with  clear    recommendation  as  per  the general  directions  /  check  list  issued  by    Department  of  Economic  Affairs, Ministry of Finance for consideration of such proposals.

| Project name                              | Funding Agency   | Project cost   | External Assisatnce   | Project duration   | District covered                                                              |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------|----------------|-----------------------|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh Rural Water Supply Project | AIIB             | Rs. 4500 crore | Rs. 3150 Crore        | 5 years            | Chittoor, Ananthpur. Kadapa,Kurnool, East Godavari,Guntur, Prakasam & Nellore |
Lok Sabha Question No. 4827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Quality of Food Served in Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

4827

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_

(To be answered on the 30th March 2017)

## QUALITY OF FOOD SERVED IN FLIGHTS

## 4827. SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

. .

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the number 0f complaints regarding the quality of food served in domestic flights of Air India is on the rise;
- (c) whether most of the complaints from Air India passengers are related to food served to them; and
- (b) if so, the number and details of complaints received during the last three years as well as the current year, yearwise;
- (dif so, the details thereof and the action taken o these complaints along with the corrective measures taken in view 0f these complaints?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL A VIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a)&(b): Number of Complaints pertaining to quality of meals provided on domestic flights are as under:-

Period

Number of Complaints

2014

44

2015

2016 47

2017(Jan-Feb) 02

- (c): Madam No;

- (d): Whenever complaint pertaining to meal quality is received; based on the gravity of the compiaint; punitive action is taken against the caterer a8 per the contractual terms Air India uplifts in-flight meals from reputed caterers who also cater to other international and domestic airlines: Stringent quality checks and surprise meal checks are carried out at caterers' premises to monitor %f meals with regard to quality, quantity taste, presentation and eye appeal. Periodic Hygiene Audits are aiso carried out at caterers' premises to improve the quality of meals. uplift being
Lok Sabha Question No. 4826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-30
Subject: Allocation of Cancelled Coal Mines
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## Government of India

## Ministry of Coal

## Lok Sabha

## Unstarred Question No. 4826

## To be answered on 30.03.2017

## Allocation of Cancelled Coal Mines

## 4826. SHRI B.V. NAIK :

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of coal mines allocation cancelled and the number of mines out of them reallocated so far;
- (b) the rules being followed in allocation of new mines and the total revenue to be received  from  it  by  the  concerned  States  and  the  Union  Government indicating their period of realisation; and
- (c) whether  any  time-limit  has  been  fixed  with  regard  to  allocation  of  all  the cancelled coal mines and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR COAL, POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b):  Hon'ble Supreme Court of India had cancelled the allocation of 204 coal mines. The allocation of these 204 coal mines are made under the provisions of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the Rules made thereunder. Under the provisions of the said Act and the Rules, the Government has so far allocated 82 coal mines, 31 by way of auction and 51 by way of allotment.

The  entire  revenue  from  allocation  (auction  and  allotment)  of  coal  mines under the said Act would accrue to the coal bearing State Government concerned. The revenue comprises of Up-front payment as prescribed in the tender / allotment document, Auction / Allotment proceeds and Royalty on per tonne of coal production. The revenue from 82 coal mines allocated so far is estimated at more than Rs 3.94 lakh crores over the life of the mine/lease period which shall be devolving entirely to the coal bearing State concerned .

- (c): Auction  of  Coal  Mines  is  an  ongoing  process,  hence,  no  timeline  has  been fixed for the allocation of the remaining coal mines.

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