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Lok Sabha Question No. 302 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Inconvenience due to Non-Operationalisation of Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 302 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

INCONVENIENCE DUE TO NON-OPERATIONALISATION OF TRAINS †* 302. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether people are facing inconvenience due to nonoperationalisation of trains on several routes owing to COVID19 pandemic;
- (b)   if so, the time by which the trains, which are not running due to COVID-19, are likely to restart; and
- (c) the total revenue loss suffered by the Railways due to suspension of operation of trains throughout the country due to COVID-19 pandemic?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(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 STARRED QUESTION NO. 302 BY SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA TO REGARDING

BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 17.03.2021 INCONVENIENCE DUE TO NON-OPERATIONALISATION OF TRAINS. (a)  and  (b)  To  prevent  the  spread  of  COVID-19  pandemic,  Indian Railways  discontinued  all  regular  passenger  carrying  trains  w.e.f. 23 rd   March,  2020    and  is  presently  operating  only  Special  Trains keeping in view the suggestions and concerns of State Governments.    As  on  12.03.2021,  Indian  Railways  has  started operation  of  a  total  of  8474  train  services  (approximately  64%) which includes 2328 Mail/Express trains and 784 Passenger trains. Indian  Railways  is  keeping  a  close  watch  on  the  situation  by regularly monitoring the waiting list, undertaking temporary augmentation,  operating  clone  trains(wherever  required)  and  is gradually resuming train services in a phased manner. (c)  In  the  current  year,  due  to  suspension  of  passenger  services during  the  lockdown  period  and  partial  resumption  of  passenger services in the post lockdown period, Railways' passenger revenue decreased by ₹ 36,399.91 crore to end of February, 2021 compared to  corresponding  period  of  previous  year  (COPPY-  Corresponding Period of Previous Year).  Passenger revenue trends have, however, indicated  progressive  improvement  in  the  post  lockdown  period. Passenger  revenue  which  had  declined  by  107.7%  to  end  of  May, 2020 over COPPY has now improved to a decline of 74.6% to end of February, 2021 over COPPY.

Part  of  the  passenger  revenue  decrease  is  getting  offset  by healthy recovery in the freight revenue trends. Freight revenue has increased by ₹ 996.62 crore to end of February, 2021 compared to COPPY.  Freight revenue which had witnessed a decline of 32.7% to end of May, 2020 over COPPY has now improved to an increase of 1.0% to end of February, 2021 over COPPY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: EMCC
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3678 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## EMCC

3678. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government of Kerala executed an MOU with a foreign company EMCC and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government of Kerala has sought assistance of Union   Government   for   ascertaining   the   whereabouts   of EMCC and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government or Indian Embassy conduct enquiry in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether   the   Union   Government   or   Indian   Embassy   has conveyed the details regarding EMCC to the Government of Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Union Government has ascertained that the EMCC   is   a   trust   worthy   company   for   entering   into   an agreement with Government of Kerala and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) & (b) The   Government   of   Kerala   had   sought   assistance   of   the Government of India to verify the credentials of the said company, M/s EMCC Global Consortium LLC. No further information was conveyed by the Government of Kerala.

- (c) Yes. The Ministry of External Affairs directed the Consulate General of India (CGI) in New York to verify the credentials of the said company.
- (d) The findings of the enquiry on credentials of the said company were conveyed by email to the Government of Kerala by the CGI in New York on 21 October 2019 and by the Ministry of External Affairs on 25 October 2019. Subsequently, on a separate follow-up, CGI New York had conveyed the same response on 6 November 2019 to the Government of Kerala.
- (e) Consulate General of India in New York tried to verify the address and credentials of M/s EMCC Global Consortium LLC, New York and sought

the information vide their communication on 14 October, 2019. However, no response had been received  from the said company on the date of their reply, i.e. 21 October 2019 and hence the address and credentials of the company could not be verified.

However, it was indicated that the said company's address at 535 Fifth Avenue, 4th floor is a virtual office which allows for short term rental and other secretarial services.

This information was conveyed to the Government of Kerala on 21 October   2019,   again   on   25   October   2019   and   subsequently   on   6 November 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3677 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Linking Aadhaar with Votter ID
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3677

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 17 TH  MARCH 2021

## LINKING AADHAAR WITH VOTTER ID

3677. SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status on the Election Commission's suggestions to link Aadhaar with Voter ID;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal on modifications of existing laws on the matter and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any instructions from the Supreme Court regarding the issue of linking Aadhaar with Voter ID and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  manner in which the Government proposes to protect the data linked with Aadhaar and Voter ID from being misused; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to amend existing laws that will allow the Election Commission to access the Aadhaar database for  verification  processes  and  removal  of  duplication  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a)  , (b) & (e): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has proposed to link the electoral roll with the Aadhaar ecosystem with a view to curbing the menace of multiple enrolment of the same person at different places. This would require amendments in the elections laws. The matter is under the consideration of the Government.

(c): No, Sir.

(d):  The  ECI  has  stated  that  it  has  taken  multiple  measures  for  the security  and  the  safety  of  the  electoral  roll  data  platform.  Electoral  roll database  system  does  not  enter  into  the  Aadhaar  ecosystem  and  the system is used only for the authentication purpose keeping a tight air-gap between  the  two  system.  These  measures  effectively  prevent  theft interception and high jacking of the voter system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Indo-China Relation
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3676 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## INDO-CHINA RELATION

## † 3676. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Indo-China relations are being affected due to violation of negotiations made in the past by China and unfruitful efforts to cross the line of actual control again and again;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether due to increasing political and economic power of both the countries, the effect of Indo-China relations is likely to influence not only both the countries but also the whole world;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether India will adopt any such scheme or policy so that China should respect the long term relations of both the countries by mutual respect and sensitivity including honoring the line of actual control; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (f) India's   engagement with China is complex. The two sides agree that the future direction of India China relations should be built upon respecting each other's sensitivities, concerns and aspirations. The two sides have also agreed to manage their differences and not allow differences on any issue to become disputes.

As regards the boundary question, the two sides agree that pending final   settlement of   the   boundary question,  maintenance of peace and tranquility   in   the   border   areas   is   an   essential   basis   for   the   overall development of the bilateral relationship.

Since April/May 2020 the Chinese side undertook several attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Western Sector. These attempts have been responded to appropriately by our armed forces. It has been made clear to the Chinese side that such unilateral   attempts   are   unacceptable.   These   actions   have   seriously disturbed the peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector.

The   two   sides   have   maintained   communication   through   both diplomatic and military channels to ensure complete disengagement from all friction points and full restoration of peace and tranquility in the IndiaChina Border Areas. The two sides were able to reach an agreement on disengagement in the North and South Bank of the Pangong Lake, which has been completed. There are however still some outstanding issues with regard to deployment and patrolling at some other points along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh.

Government   will   continue   discussions   with   the   Chinese   side   to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh and achieve the objective  of   disengagement   from   all   friction points and restoration of peace and tranquillity in the India-China Border Areas at an early date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Mining Policy
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Virendra  Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3675

ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## MINING POLICY

† 3675. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to under:-

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to make wide changes or has made changes in the mining policy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  Government  has  consulted  the  State  Government  before  changing  the mining policy; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  proposes  to  bring  amendment  to  the  Mines  and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Amendment Bill is proposed to be introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.3.2021.
- (c) & (d): Yes, Sir. The State Governments were consulted on proposals in amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Security of Personal Data on Koo App
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3673

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA ON KOO  APP

## 3673    SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the Chinese investment in the parent company of the Koo app and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (b) whether the Government has taken note of the fact that the sudden rise of Koo app has sparked privacy and security concerns over its collection of personal data in view of the Chinese investment in the company and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) whether the Government has contemplated any action to prevent the increase in usage of the said app in view of the Chinese investment and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINSTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY  DHOTRE)

- (a):   Under the extant FDI Policy of Government of India, 100% investment through automatic route was  allowed  for  IT  companies  till  notification  of  Press  Note  3  of  Department  for  Promotion  of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry dated 17 th April 2020. Koo App has been developed by an Indian IT company prior to such notification.
- (b)  and  (c):     Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology  (MeitY)  launched  Digital  India AatmaNirbhar App Innovation Challenge on July 2 2020. The challenge was open for participation by  Indian  entrepreneurs  and  startups  only.  Koo  App  was   shortlisted  as  an  awardee  for  the  said AatmaNirbhar App Challenge under the Social Media Category as it was an eligible participant to be classified  as  domestic  company  as  per  the  extant  FDI  policy.  As  per  the  details  provided  by  the company that has developed the app, it has been indigenously developed and app data is completely stored in India in its servers located in Mumbai. Being an Indian company with operations within the country, it has to adhere to all the existing data privacy and security regulations of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Modernisation of Kozhikode Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3672 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## MODERNISATION OF KOZHIKODE RAILWAY STATION

## 3672.

SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to develop any tourist circuit in Malabar region;
- if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  introducing  vista  dome
- (b) compartments on the Shornaur Nilambur line;
- (c) whether Railways plans to connect Calicut Airport via Railways; and
- (d) if so, the reasons for delay in the implementation of modernization project of Kozhikode Railway Station?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) Indian Railways, through Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation  (IRCTC),  is  operating  holiday  packages  covering Malabar  Region.  Apart  from  launched  packages,  customised tour packages as per the demand of tourists are also operated by IRCTC.
- (b) Holiday  package  'Misty  Wayanad'  is  available  for  booking  on IRCTC website. This 2 Nights/3 Days package, ex Kozhikode, includes pickup/drop and two nights stay at Wayanad. Important  tourist  destinations  like  Kuruwa  island,  Tirunelly Temple,  Muthanga  Wildlife  Sanctuary,  Pazhassi  Raja  Tomb, Ambalavayal Heritage Museum,  Edakkal Caves, Banasura Sagar Dam, Pookode Lake, Lakkidi View Point and Tushargiri Wataerfalls are covered in this package.

- (c)

In addition IRCTC has entered into MOU with Kerala Tourism cruise services  in  rivers  of  Kannur  and  Kasargode  which  also  fall

Development Corporation (KTDC) for operation of under Malabar region.

Shoranur-Nilambur  section  of  Southern  Railway  has  been identified  for  attachment  of  Vistadome  coaches  in  trains. However, attachment of Vistadome coaches in trains is based on factors such as operational feasibility and day-time journey of the train.

- No, Sir.
- (d) Bids  for  redevelopment  of  Kozhikode  railway  station  were invited by Indian Railway and subsequently bids were cancelled/discharged.  Now,  Rail  Land  Development  Authority (RLDA),  has  taken  up  the  work  for  preparation  of  'Detailed Project  Feasibility  Report'  for  redevelopment  of  Kozhikode station under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3671 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Industries Parks
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Narayana Swamy Abbaiah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3671. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2021.

## INDUSTRIES PARKS

## 3671.  SHRI A. NARAYANA SWAMY:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य  एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether any industrial parks for mineral based industries are under consideration of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details and the status thereof;
- (c) whether any such industrial parks are also under consideration for Chitradurga and Tumkuru districts in Karnataka; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य  एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री सोम प्रकाश) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a): No,  Sir.  No  such  proposal  for  industrial  parks  for  mineral  based industries are under consideration in the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- (b) to (d): Do not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Rajdhani Express from Bhagalpur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3670 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## RAJDHANI EXPRESS FROM BHAGALPUR

†3670.  SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  start  Rajdhani  Express Train from Bhagalpur station; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) and (b) No, Sir. Prior to discontinuation of all regular passengers carrying trains w.e.f. 23 rd  March, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Bhagalpur  -  Delhi  sector  was  served  by  09  pairs  of  trains.  In  view  of  the prevailing situation, only special trains, with limited stoppages, keeping in view  the  concerns  and  suggestions  of  State  Governments  are  being operated and accordingly, 04 pairs of train services are presently operating between Bhagalpur  and  New  Delhi  as  Special  train  services.    At  present, there is no proposal to start new Rajdhani Express train on the BhagalpurDelhi sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Coal Cess
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Manjulata Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.3669 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## Coal Cess

## 3669. Smt. Manjulata Mandal

Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  rename  the  Coal  Cess  as  'Environment  and Rehabilitation Cess' and earmarked 60 per cent of the cess to coal bearing States; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF COAL, MINES AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a)  and  (b) : Ministry  of  Coal  does  not  administer  any  cess;  hence,  question  of renaming  by Ministry of Coal does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Defence preparedness of the Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3668

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th  March, 2021

## DEFENCE PREPAREDNESS OF THE ARMED FORCES

3668. SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  review  the  existing  state  of  technology  of  defence preparedness of the country's Armed forces and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the  details  of  the  steps  the  Government  proposes  to  undertake  to  meet  the  unforeseen situation/ contingencies across the border?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) The Capability Planning framework being implemented by the Ministry of Defence includes identification/acquisition of current and futuristic technologies including niche technologies and state of the art capabilities required by  the three Services, apart  from  upgradation of existing/legacy systems.

Armed  Forces continue to pro-actively embrace these emerging technologies in conjunction with Indian defence research organisations, academia and industries. (b)    The  Indian  Defence  Forces  are  equipped,  trained  and  organized  to  face  the  operational challenges and carry out their mandated task.  Operational preparedness of the Armed Forces is reviewed from time to time based on the threat perception.  Further, development of the combat capabilities  of  the  Armed  Forces  to  tackle  the  entire  spectrum  of  security  challenges  is  an ongoing process. To meet the unforeseen situation/ contingencies  across the border,  Armed Forces have been  granted  Emergency  Procurement  powers  with  simplified  procedures  to  facilitate  quick procurements,  thereby  ensuring  that  critical  capabilities  of  Armed  Forces  are  maintained. Additionally, Armed Forces continue to acquire capabilities through routine Annual Acquisition process.

Greater thrust towards indigenization of defence acquisitions and Military Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) is being carried out.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-17
Subject: Lithium Reserves in India
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3666 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2021

## LITHIUM RESERVES IN INDIA

3666.  DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the efforts being made to discover lithium reserves in  India in view of the battery run vehicles and its other uses;
- (b) the names of the States where lithium is produced in India at present; and
- (c) the names of the potential regions where lithium reserves may be discovered or the areas where its exploration is going on?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

(a)to(c)  The  Atomic  Minerals  Directorate  for  Exploration  and  Research  (AMD),  a constituent unit of Department Atomic Energy (DAE) carrying out exploration in potential geological domain in parts of Karnataka and Rajasthan in which Lithium  (Spodumene)  mineralisation  has  been  identified  in  igneous  rocks (pegmatites)  along  the  Nagmangla  Schist  Belt,  in  Marlagalla  -  Allapatna sector in Srirangapatna taluck, Mandya district, Karnataka. AMD is presently carrying out exploration (which involves three stages of drilling viz. reconnoitory, exploratory and evaluation; ore reserve estimation and hydrometallurgical  studies)  in  Marlagalla  area.  Reconnaissance  surveys have been also carried out along Saraswati River Paleochannel, in Jodhpur and Barmer districts, Rajasthan for locating Lithium Mineralisation associated with brine (saline water from salt lakes).

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