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Lok Sabha Question No. 3086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Water Projects in Rajasthan
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 3086

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## WATER PROJECTS IN RAJASTHAN

†3086. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  a  number  of  water  projects  including  Salgaon  Project  were  started  three  decades back with a view to solve the water problem of Rajasthan particularly Mount Abu Region; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons for the delay in their implementation; (c) the total cost of each such project alongwith the land acquired for Salgaon project; and

- (d) whether the Government has prescribed any time limit for the completion of the projects in view of the acute shortage of ground water in Mount Abu Region and if so, the details thereof alongwith the steps taken in this direction?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN) (a) to (c)   The State Government of Rajasthan has informed that Salgaon project for Rs. 35.00 crores at 2009 price level was envisaged for  solving the drinking water  problem of Mount Abu However, Salgaon project for Rs. 35.00 Crores at 2009 price level was envisaged for solving the drinking water problem of Mount Abu. The implementation of Salgaon project was delayed due to land acquisition and non-fulfilment of  compliance to the wildlife clearance.  No land has been acquired for Salgaon project.

- (d) In view of reply at (a) & (c) above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Funds under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .3084

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.0 8.201 6

## FUNDS UNDER PMGSY

## 3084. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- ( a) whether  the  Government  has  not  released  the  amount  of  Rs.1200  crore  sanctio under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to Maharashtra due to which the construction work of roads has not been completed under this scheme;
- (b) i f so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to release the said immediately?

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

(a)to(c ): ' Rural R road s' is a State subject and the works under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana ( PMGSY )are executed through State Governments. The funds under PMGSY are released to the State Governments based upon their absorption capacity, balance hand,  unspent  balan ce  available,  and  fulfilling  of  certain  conditions  laid  down  as programme  guidelines.  The  funds  for  the  cleared  projects  are  made  available  to  t Governments in two installments. The first installment amounting to 50% of the clear of projects or  Annual  Allocation  (whichever  is  less) is  released  considering  the  opening balance as on 1 st April  of  the  Financial  Year  (including  interest  accrued).  For  subs releases,  State  Governments  are  required  to  furnish  Utilization  Certificate  to the  Ministry showing  expenditure  of  at  least  60%  of  the  available  funds ,  as  well  as  other  prescribed documents/certificates.

During  the  current  financial  year  (2016 - 17),  the  Annual  Allocation  of  the  State  of Maharashtra is Rs 1,010 crore (Rs 606 crore -Central Share and Rs 404 crore -State Share), out of which, Rs 296.56 crore have been released to the State of Maharashtra. Re subsequent  installments  to  the  State  is  governed  by  the  procedure  prescribed Programme Guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Irregularities in Drinking Water Schemes in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3083 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## Irregularities in Drinking Water Schemes in Uttar Pradesh

## †3083. SHRI  BHAIRON  PRASAD  MISHRA:

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

- (a) the number of complaints received by the Union Government from the State of Uttar  Pradesh  regarding  irregularities  in  the  implementation  of  drinking  water schemes during each of the last three years and the current year; and
- (b) the action taken by the Union Government on those complaints?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The number of complaints received by the Union Government with respect to the State of Uttar Pradesh regarding irregularities in the implementation of drinking water  schemes  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year  are  as under:-
- (b)  As  water  is  a  State  subject  and  powers  to  select,  plan,  approve,  execute  and monitor drinking water supply schemes are vested with the State. Implementing Agencies are departments / organisations of State Govt. Therefore, as and when any compliant regarding irregularities is received in this Ministry in implementation  of  drinking  water  schemes,  this  Ministry  refers  the  matter  to State Governments for taking appropriate action.

|   S. No. | Year    | No. of Complaint   |
|----------|---------|--------------------|
|        1 | 2013-14 | 01                 |
|        2 | 2014-15 | 03                 |
|        3 | 2015-16 | 10                 |
|        4 | 2016-17 | -                  |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Flights from Cochin Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO\_ 8 3081 (To be answered on the August 2016) 4th

## FLIGHTS FROM COCHIN AIRPORT

3081.

SHRI KC. VENUGOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c): Operation of any airline is guided by its commercial viability and Government does not interfere in the commercial judgement of the airlines. However, Indian carriers are free to mount services from any in India including Cochin International airport to international destinations as per the respective bilateral air services arrangements point
- (d) & (e): No such statistics are maintained by the Government: However; as per data of IATA Direct Data Solution for the period from June 2015 to 2016, an average of 401 and 274 passengers are travelling per day from Cochin International Airport to Europe and United States respectively. May

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government proposes to initiate direct flights to US/Europe from Cochin international airport considering the increased volume of passengers;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has any detailed statistics . 0f passengers travelling daily from Cochin international airport and other influential zone to Europe and US; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3080 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: PESA Act
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3080 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## PESA ACT

## 3080 . DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has evolved a mechanism to effectively implement the provisions of Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) PESA Act;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM PUPALA)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) For effective implementation of the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has prepared and  circulated  the  Draft  Model  Rules  to  all  the  States  having  Fifth  Schedule  Areas  for framing  the  State-specific  Rules.  The  MoPR  reviews  the  progress  of  amendments  to  the Panchayati Raj Acts and Subject Laws by the States in compliance with PESA provisions, provides assistance for engaging gram sabha mobilizers and coordinators at the district and block  levels  and  capacity  building  programmes  of  the  elected  representatives,  panchayat functionaries and gram sabha members.
- (c) Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3079 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Revenue Loss due to Lease Extensions of Mines
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3079 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  AUGUST 2016

## 'REVENUE LOSS DUE TO LEASE EXTENSIONS OF MINES'

## 3079.  SHRI C.S PUTTA RAJU:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has assessed the revenue loss to the States before granting extensions of lease period of captive and non-captive mines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the loss incurred to individual States, during the last three years;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  representation  from  the State Governments in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action being taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) ( MMDR ) Act, 1957 was amended through the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 which came into effect from 12 th January,  2015.  The  most  important  aspect  of  the  Amendment  Act  is  the provision for the grant of mineral concessions only through the method of auction by competitive bidding. Renewals of leases have been prohibited and all leases will be subject to auction on expiry of the period thereof.

However, to obviate disruptions in supply of ore and to ensure regular supply of raw material to the industry especially in cases where downstream industries have been set up depending upon such leases and to provide for adequate time for preparatory activities, transition provisions for extension of period of existing mining leases have been provided. In the absence of such provisions, there would have been serious adverse effects on the economy. In this regard, the newly inserted section 8A has provisions which provide that period of mining leases granted before 12th January, 2015 will be deemed to be extended till the following period, whichever is later:

- (i) 31st March, 2030 in case mineral is used for captive purpose, or 31st March, 2020 in case mineral is used for other than captive purpose;
- (ii) completion of renewal period;
- (iii) fifty years from date of grant of mining lease.

Since  all  such  leases  will  also  be  subject  to  auction  at  the  end  of  such  extended periods, there is no revenue loss to the States.

(c)  &  (d):  One  comment  in  response  to  the  MMDR  Amendment  Ordinance,  2015, was  received  pertaining  to  the  extension  of  lease  periods  of  existing  leases.  The MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, fully addresses the point raised in the comment.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Pending Rural Schemes
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .3078

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.0 8.201 6

## PENDING RURAL SCHEMES

## 3078. SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of proposals with regard to rural development of Odisha pending a date;
- (b) since when these proposals are pending, proposal -wise; and
- (c) the action taken by the Union Government so far to accord approval to these pending proposals, proposal - wise?

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

- (a): No proposal from the State Government of Odisha is pending with the Department Rural Development.

- (b) and (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Maritime Security at Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3076 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH AUGUST, 2016 MARITIME SECURITY AT PORTS

## 3076. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

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- (a) the implementation details of maritime security initiatives at Indian Ports in view of the threat perception from terrorist activities globally;
- (b) the details of ports which are covered under such security cover by the Union Government along with the ports which are covered by the State Governments;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of lack of connectivity of non-major ports with road and rail networks in the country; and
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto along with the remedial steps taken/ being taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)&(b):  Yes,  Madam.  All  Major  Ports  of  the  country are International Ships  and  Port Security(ISPS) compliant in the context of combating the threat perception from terrorist activities. Round the clock security arrangement is strictly followed in all Major Ports through  deployment  of  adequate  number  of  armed  CISF  personnel,  using  modern technologies like VTMS, CCTV surveillance system etc. and also with the assistance of Indian Coast Guard, local police etc.
- (c)&(d):  Under  the  Sagarmalaprogramme,  Government  of  India  has  proposed  initiatives  for improving  and  strengthening  last  mile  connectivity  of  ports  through  rail  and  road    to National/State Highways and  Railway Network respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3075 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Free of Cost Power
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3075 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## FREE OF COST POWER

3075. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  names  of  the  States  where  the  electricity  continues  to  be provided free of cost to the sections of the community;
- (b) the details of total expenditure on this head, State-wise; and
- (c) whether  Government  have  given  any  advice  to  these  States  for refraining from such a course, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (c) : The Central Government has no specific information regarding free  of  cost  power  provided  by  the  States  to  the  sections  of  the community  as  the  tariff  of  distribution  companies  is  determined  by  the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs)/Joint Electricity Regulatory  Commissions  (JERCs)  based  on  the  principles  enunciated under the Electricity Act, 2003 and policies framed thereunder. The State Governments can give subsidy to the extent they consider appropriate as per  the  provisions  of  Section  65  of  the  Electricity  Act,  2003  as  well  as Clause 8.3 of the Tariff Policy. There is no provision for direct regulation of the electricity tariff by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Piped Water Supply
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3069 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## Piped Water Supply

## †3069. SHRI  LAXMI  NARAYAN  YADAV:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  the  work  undertaken  in  Madhya  Pradesh  to  achieve  the target of providing piped drinking water in 50% of rural areas by 2017;
- (b)  the  number  of  habitations  to  which  piped  drinking  water  has  been provided so far; and
- (c)  the  number  of  habitations  getting  40  litre  of  safe  drinking  water  in  the State?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As reported by State Government, at present nearly 38% of the rural population is getting  water  through  Piped  Water  Supply  Schemes.  1491  Single  village  and  15 Multi Village Piped Water Supply Schemes are under execution in order to achieve the target of 50% rural households with piped water supply by 2017.
- (b) As  reported  by  State  Government,  in  21,505  habitations  water  is  being  supplied through piped water supply schemes.
- (c) As reported by State Government, 1,27,552 habitations are getting 40 Litre per capita per day safe drinking water.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3068 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Agreement for improving the Quality of Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3068 TO BE ANSWERED ON  04.08.2016

## Agreement for Improving the Quality of Coal

## 3068.   VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the MINISTER OF COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has entered into an agreement with any foreign company/Government to improve the quality of coal in the country; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER,  NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGYANDMINES( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a):No Madam.

- (b): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3066 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Rural Bazaar/Haats
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .3066

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.0 8.201 6

## RURAL BAZAAR/HAATS

## 3066. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering a tie up of rural bazaar/haats with Ind foreign retail chains to comarket products made in villages;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whetherthe Government proposes to set up special stores in the cities to mar products made by the Self Help Groups; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)&(b) : No, Sir.

(c)&(d) : The Ministry of Rural Development has hired a Gallery at Rajiv Gandhi Handicr Bhavan, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi from Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles for display and sale of products of Self Hel p Groups, the management of which is presently carried out by CAPART, an autonomous body functioni under the aegis of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3064 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Assistance for Polavaram Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3064

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## ASSISTANCE  FOR  POLAVARAM  PROJECT

## 3064. SHRI  PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  financial  assistance/loan  to  the  ongoing Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh through NABARD as assured earlier; and (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) & (b) The Polavaram Project was included under AIBP during the year 2008-09 and Central Assistance  (CA)  of  Rs  562.47  crore  was  provided  to  this  project  upto  2013-14.  During  2014, Polavaram Project was declared as National Project and Polavaram Project Authority has been constituted  to  execute  this  project.  The  expenses  on  the  project  are  now  borne  by  Central Government through Grant-in-aid.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Capacity of MECL Laboratories
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3062 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## CAPACITY OF MECL LABORATORIES

## 3062.    SHRI P. NAGARAJAN

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state :

- (a) the  total  number  of  existing/functioning  laboratories  under  the  control  of Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (MECL) with their present capacity:
- (b) whether the MECL is planning to increase the capacity of its laboratories, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether MECL is planning to commence mining of bauxite in Chhattisgarh;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the turnover expected to increase through mining of bauxite?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a) :    Three  numbers  of  laboratories,  namely,  chemical,  physical  and  petrological  are functioning  under  the  control  of  Mineral  Exploration  Corporation  Ltd. ( MECL).  The analytical capacities of these laboratories are 75000, 650 and 1440 samples per annum respectively.
- (b) :    Yes.  MECL  has  plans  to  increase  the  capacity  of  its  laboratories  by  installing additional equipment like X-Ray Fluorescence, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Bomb Calorimeter, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer, Derivetograph, Electron Probe  Micro  Analyser,  Petrological  Microscopes  etc.  Further,  MECL  has  plans  of constructing an integrated laboratory complex and a coal analysis laboratory.
- (c)  &  (d) :    Yes,  MECL  has  plans  to  commence  mining  of  Bauxite  in  Chattisgarh  in Serangdag Block-I, village-Serangdag, TehsilKusmi, District-Balrampur. Mining operations will commence subject to grant of the environmental clearances, execution of the lease deed and acquisition of land.
- (e) :    The  proposed  capacity  of  mine  is  0.3  million  tonnes  per  year.  The  turnover  will depend on the actual sale price of bauxite in the year when bauxite production starts. However, as per the feasibility report of mining in the block prepared by MECL in December, 2015, the turnover is expected to increase by Rs.28 crore.

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