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Lok Sabha Question No. 2460 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Railway Line between Mailani and Pilibhit
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rekha Arun Verma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2460 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN MAILANI AND PILIBHIT

2460.   SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Broad Gauge Conversion of rail line between Mailani and Pilibhit Junction is complete, if not, the reasons for its delay; and (b) the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  and  (b)  Gauge  conversion  of  Mailani  to  Pilibhit  has  been  taken  up  as part  of  Lucknow  -Pilibhit  (263  km)  gauge  conversion  project.  Cost  of project is ` 1489 crore. Gauge conversion of Lucknow- Mailani - Shahgarh section  (239  km)  section  has  been  completed  and  work  on  ShahgarhPilibhit section (24 km) has been taken up. So far, an expenditure of ` 1414 crore has been incurred. Budget outlay of ` 186 crore has been provided for the project for Financial Year 2022-23.

Timely completion of Railway project depends on various factors like quick land  acquisition  by  State  Government,  forest  clearance  by  officials  of forest department, wildlife clearance, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from various authorities, geological and topographical conditions  of  area,  law  and  order  situation  in  the  area  of  project  site, number of working months in a year for particular project site, etc., and all these factors affect the completion of the project. With above constraints, Railways is making all efforts for expeditious completion of project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2459 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Youth Involvement in R&D
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2459

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN R&D

## † 2459.  SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  SCIENCE  AND  TECHNOLOGY ͪव£ान और Ĥौɮयोͬगकȧ मंğी pleased to state:

be

- (a) whether the Government is aware that only a small number of youths in the country are involved in research and development activities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the scheme formulated by the Government to attract young talent towards research and development activities?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

ͪव£ान और Ĥौɮयोͬगकȧ तथा पृ Øवी ͪव£ान मंğालय क े राÏय मंğी ( èवतंğ Ĥभार) (डॉ . िजतɅġ ͧसंह)

- (a) &  (b)  No  Sir.  The  participation  of  youth  into  research  and  development  in  the country follows an increasing trend which commensurates with the increasing trend of  the  opportunities  in  terms  of  doctoral  and  post-doctoral  fellowships  and  other research  and  development  opportunities.  The  government  has  been  encouraging participation of youth (young scientists/researchers/students) in research  and development activities through various fellowships/ research grants. The same is also reflected with the country currently placed at 3rd rank in terms of number of PhDs awarded in Science and Engineering after the USA and China.
- (c) The Government has been implementing various schemes for promoting participation  of  youth  in  research  and  development  activities  that  include  various fellowship  programmes  such  as  CSIR-UGC  Junior  Research  Fellowships  (JRF), Department of Biotechnology -Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) and Department of Science and Technology-INSPIRE Fellowship, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowships  (SPMF)  to  certain  top  ranking  CSIR-UGC  JRF-National  Eligibility  Test qualified candidates, Senior Research Fellowships (SRF)-Direct for young researchers in 18 disciplines of basic sciences, engineering, medicinal & pharmaceutical sciences to  pursue  doctoral  research.    The  CSIR-Nehru  Postdoctoral  Research  Fellowship, Science and Engineering Research Board-National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF), Research Associateships (RA) offered by CSIR-UGC as well as DBT and the INSPIREFaculty Fellowship offered by DST are providing post-doctoral research opportunities to further carry forward the research and development activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Consumption Expenditure Survey
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2454 ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE SURVEY

2454.  MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has released any Consumption Expenditure  Survey  (CES)  report  during  the  last  five  years,  if  so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that CES Reports should be released every five years;
- (c) if so, the source used by the Government to formulate policies to  combat malnutrition and food insecurity in the absence of the latest data through CES;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  conduct  a  CES  this
- financial year; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  CORPORATE AFFAIRS [RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

(a): This Ministry has carried out an All-India survey on Household Consumer  Expenditure  during  NSS  75 th   round  (July  2017-  June 2018). The Ministry has followed a rigorous procedure for vetting of data and reports which are produced through surveys. The results of this survey were examined and it was observed that there was a significant  variation  in  the  levels  in  the  consumption  pattern  as well as in the direction of the change while comparing with other administrative  data  sources.  The  matter  was  also  referred  to  a Committee of Experts which has recommended refining the survey methodology and improving the data quality aspects on a concurrent basis and it was decided that the results of Consumer Expenditure Survey 2017-2018 would not be released.

(b):  This  Ministry  has  been  conducting  various  statistical  sample surveys including Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) from time to time and release reports as per guidelines notified by the Ministry.

(c): The latest data on Consumer Expenditure Survey published by this Ministry is report on CES (68 th  Round) July, 2011-June, 2012.

(d) & (e): The latest Survey on Household Consumption Expenditure has been launched from August, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Study to Augment MPLAD Funds
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2453 ANSWERED ON 21-12-2022

## STUDY TO AUGMENT MPLAD FUNDS

2453. SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  any  need  has  been  felt  to  conduct  a  study  regarding augmenting MPLAD funds for local area development;

(b if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION,  MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)  to  (c):   No  need  has  been  felt  to  conduct  a  study  regarding augmenting MPLAD funds for local area development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2449 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Scheme to promote products of technical textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel, Sunil Kumar Mondal

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2449 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## SCHEME TO PROMOTE PRODUCTS OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES

## 2449. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

(a) whether the Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles to promote production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles in the country to  enable  Textile  sector  to  achieve  size  and  scale  and  to  become  competitive  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(b) the details of the impact of this scheme on the targeted districts of the Country;

(c) whether the Government has been succeeded in PLI scheme focus on Manade Fiber (MMF) apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of technical textiles to enhance country's manufacturing capabilities and exports;

(d) whether West Bengal is included in this scheme, if so, the details thereof, State and UT-Wise along with the future initiatives for its progress; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

(a) to (e): Government has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme on 08.09.2021 with  an  approved  outlay  of  Rs.10,683  crore  over  a  five  year  period  to  promote  production  of  MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable Textiles Industry to achieve size and scale and to become competitive. The selected 64 applicants have proposed investment of  Rs.  19,798  crore  and  employment  of  around  2.45  lakhs  persons.  The  PLI  Scheme  for  Textiles  is being implemented on pan India basis including West Bengal. The selected companies will be eligible to get incentives on achieving the threshold investment and threshold/ incremental turnover.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Transportation and Wagon Loading
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Pallab Lochan Das

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2446 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## Transportation and Wagon Loading

## 2446. SHRI PALLAB LOCHAN DAS:

## Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the transportation and wagon loading of coal from the coal mining areas to its destination has been hampered in several States;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  its  impact  on  coal  supply  and  the expenditure incurred on such operations during each of the last three years; State-wise;
- (c) whether the Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries have incurred losses on this account; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the steps taken/being taken by the Government?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Ministry of Railways informed that Railways is supplying rakes for transportation of coal as per demands placed by coal companies/consumers. Disruptions in coal movement sometimes arise on account of various factors like disruption in traffic flows, congestion on select routes and terminals, etc. and are addressed in real time. During the current financial year (01 st  April to 14 th  Dec 2022), coal loading by Indian Railways to all sectors have been average 497.6 rakes/day which is 14.1 % more than the corresponding period of 2021-22.

Coal companies dispatch coal as per freight on board (FOB) basis after the weighment of coal at Rail & road weighbridges. Consumers have the option of transporting  coal  through  rail,  road,  or  captive  modes  (Merry  Go  Round (MGR),  Belt  &  Rope)  of  their  choice.  As  a  result,  after  the  coal  leaves  the premises of coal companies Mines/Sidings after being weighed, it is on the individual consumer to transport it to its final destination. Coal companies has no further part in this process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Grievances of Candidates
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2444

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022)

## GRIEVANCES OF CANDIDATES

## 2444. SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has recorded the grievances of the candidates appearing for the Civil Services Examination via phone, email or in person;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the action taken towards such grievances;
- (c) whether the promise of providing hot meals to candidates at every centre due to weekend lockdowns in major cities in UPSC's notice dated 05/01/2022 was fulfilled;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the cost incurred for the same; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) & (b):   The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC regularly receives grievance petitions / representations/queries relating to CSE from the candidates/aspirants through various channels viz. letters, phone calls, emails, CPGRAM portal etc. which are replied/decided/disposed of by the Commission on the merit on case to case basis.
- (c) to (e): No such notice dated 05.01.2022 was issued by UPSC vide which it was promised to provide hot meals to the candidates at every centre due to weekend lockdowns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Illegal Sand Mining
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2443

ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## ILLEGAL SAND MINING

## 2443. DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether illegal sand mining from riverbed is rampant in different rivers of district of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether illegal sand mining is resulting in soil erosion and floods in the nearby locality for years and several tea gardens, agricultural fields and wild forests have been submerged during rainy season resulting in huge loss of land or property;
- (c) if so, the remedial action taken thereon;
- (d) the details of criteria for mining from these riverbeds and penalty for violating these guidelines under the extant rules; and
- (e) the other steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):  Sand  is  a  minor  mineral  under  Section  3(e)  of  the  Mines  and  Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). Section 15 of the MMDR Act empowers the State Governments for making rules for regulating the grant of quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals and for  purposes  connected  therewith.  Hence,  the  regulation  of  minor  minerals  comes under the legislative and administrative domain of the State Governments.

Further, Section 23C of the MMDR Act empowers the State Governments to make rules for preventing illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals and for the purposes  connected  therewith.  Hence,  control  of  illegal  mining  comes  under  the legislative and administrative purview of the State Governments.

However,  the  Ministry  of  Mines  has  prepared  a  'Sand  Mining  Framework'  in consultation  with  Mining  Departments  of  the  States  incorporating  best  practices amongst  States  with  the  objectives  of  sustainability,  availability,  affordability,  and transparency in sand mining. The 'Sand Mining Framework' has been circulated to all the State Governments for necessary action. Moreover, the Ministry of Environment, Forest  &  Climate  Change  has  issued  Sustainable  Sand  Mining  Management Guidelines, 2016, which, inter-alia, addresses the issues relating to the regulation of sand mining.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Periodic Review of List of Commodities
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2439

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## PERIODIC REVIEW OF LIST OF COMMODITIES

## 2439.  SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any attempts to institute a proper mechanism for periodic review of the list of commodities notified under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has considered adding more consumables related to health to the list, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the action taken by the concerned authorities to minimise occurrences of artificial shortages;
- (d) whether the Government has instituted penal action against businesses procuring essential commodities in bulk; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k jkT; ea=h (श्री अश्विनी क ु मार चौबे)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b)    : As per need and demands, Government reviews the list of the essential commodities scheduled under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 after taking the views of the stakeholders concerned.
- (c) :  No such report regarding artificial shortages has been received to this department.
- (d) & (e) : The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) empowers the Government to regulate prices, production, supply, distribution etc. of essential  commodities for maintaining or increasing their  supplies and for securing their equitable distribution and availability at fair prices. Most of the powers under the Act have been delegated by the Central Government to the State Governments with the direction that they shall exercise these powers. Provisions of the EC Act are implemented on an ongoing basis through the State Governments/ UT Administrations for the prevention of illegal and unethical trade practices like hoarding and black-marketing of essential commodities etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Security of Wi-Fi Connection in Public Places
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Hemant Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2438 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st  DECEMBER, 2022

## SECURITY OF WI-FI CONNECTION IN PUBLIC PLACES

## †2438.  SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to secure Wi-Fi connections at public places; and
- (b) the details of the security guidelines issued by the Government with regard to PM WANI Yojana?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

- (a)      Department of Telecommunications has issued instructions to Licensed Internet Service Providers regarding safeguards for secure Wi-Fi services at public places. Further, a document on Security  in  Public  Wi-Fi  Implementations-Best  Practices  was  circulated  to  Licensed  Internet service Providers (ISPs) for implementation.
- (b)         Guidelines including security conditions have been issued by the Department for the entities operating under PM WANI framework, which, inter-alia, states thus:
- (i) Public Data Office Aggregator (PDOA) shall make necessary provisions for storage of user data for one year to ensure compliance with legal provisions, as required.
- (ii) The user data privacy will be ensured by Application Providers (App Providers) and PDOAs. Complete user data and usage logs will be stored within India.
- (iii) Subject to terms and conditions of the Registration, the App Provider, PDOA and Central  Registry  Provider  will  take  all  necessary  steps  to  safeguard  the  privacy  and confidentiality of any information about a third party to whom it provides the service.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Stoppage/Halt of Kalka Shatabdi Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## STOPPAGE/HALT OF KALKA SHATABDI TRAIN

†2434.  SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  proposal/request  has  been  received by  the  Railways for stoppage/haltage  of  Kalka  Shatabdi  train at Sonipat  railway station;
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Ministry on the said proposal/request; and
- (c)  whether  the  stoppage  of  Kalka  Shatabdi  at  Sonipat  is  likely  to increase the revenue of the Railways along with providing smooth rail traffic to the public, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c) Request for provision of stoppage of 12011/12012 New DelhiKalka Shatabdi Express at Sonipat station, received from the  Hon'ble Member of Parliament, has been examined but not found operationally feasible,  at  present.    However,  on  Indian  Railways,  provision  of additional  stoppages,  is  an  on-going  process  which  is  dependent  on operational feasibility, traffic justification, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Export of Iron Ore
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Abhishek Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2430 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st   DECEMBER, 2022

## EXPORT OF IRON ORE

## 2430.    SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that India's iron ore exports were almost zero in October 2022;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether it is true that iron ore exports will continue to decrease in the light of reduced demand from China; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to mitigate this financial loss?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

- (a)  &  (b):    No  Sir.  India's  iron  ore  exports  in  Oct  2022  were  1,85,518  ton  valuing  USD  7.83 Million.
- (c) : Export of iron ore is dependent on a number of factors like price competitiveness, demand in international markets, global economic growth, etc.
- (d): On 19 Nov 2022, the Government of India has withdrawn export duty on iron ore with 'less than  58  per  cent  Fe  content',  iron  ore  pellets,  pig  iron  and  certain  steel  products.  The  measures taken will boost exports.

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