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Lok Sabha Question No. 233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: National Register of Citizens
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.233 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1ST DECEMBER, 2015/AGRAHAYANA 10,1937 (SAKA)

NATIONAL REGISTER OF CITIZENS

233. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that information regarding overhaul of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) sparks controversy in Assam;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the NRC is updated on the basis of the latest electoral rolls; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a)&(b): No,  Madam.    There  is  no  controversy  in  connection  with  the updating of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam.

(c)&(d): The NRC is updated as per provisions of The Citizenship Act, 1955 and The Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issue of National Identity  Cards)  Rules,  2003  (as  amended).    The  NRC  is  updated  on  the basis of electoral rolls with the cut-off date being midnight of 24 th  March, 1971.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Converting Vehicles to CNG
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.232

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2015

## Converting Vehicles to CNG

## 232. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether, after a recent IIT Kanpur study revealed that carbon pollution around the Taj Mahal  is  turning  its  white  marble  yellow,  the  Taj  Trapezium  Zone  Authority  has ordered vehicles plying near the Taj to convert to CNG and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the orders apply only to vehicles operating within the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) or for other vehicles viz. trucks and other heavy vehicles also  and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the status of conversion of the vehicles plying near the Taj to CNG?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) The Taj Trapezium Zone Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority in its meeting dated 07/01/2015 has decided  that all diesel operated light vehicles shall be converted into CNG fuel upto 31/07/2015 in the entire municipal limit. The decision was taken to reduce air pollution in Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ).
- (b) The decision will be applicable only in the  municipal  limits of cities  falling within TTZ. The decision is only for diesel operated light commercial vehicles which do not include trucks and other heavy vehicles.
- (c ) The Agra Development Authority, Uttar Pradesh has reported that a total of 34,302 vehicles have been converted into CNG/LPG till October, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-01
Subject: Setting up of Agricultural Colleges
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., PR. SENTHILNATHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 231

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01/12/2015

## SETTING UP OF AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES

231. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for setting up of more Agricultural Colleges and Universities across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and the amount earmarked for implementation of the proposal;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  set  up  any  Agricultural  College  or University in the State of Tamil Nadu; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k vkSj d`'kd dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) & (b): There  are  two  proposals  under  consideration  for  establishment  of  Central Agricultural Universities during the 12 th Five Year Plan.  The details are given as under:-

|   S.No. | Name of the University                                            | Amount earmarked during the 12 th Plan   |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
|       1 | Central Agricultural University, Barapani, Meghalaya              | Rs.300 Crores                            |
|       2 | Rajendra Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar | Rs.295 Crores                            |

- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 20 (STARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Modernisation of Steel Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO, NAGARAJAN P.

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.*20

FOR ANSWER ON 30/11/2015

## MODERNISATION OF STEEL PLANTS

*20. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the details of various  public sector  steel units  in the country,  along with  the capacity utilisation thereof;

(b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  expand  and  modernise  all  the  public sector steel plants;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the funds allocated for the purpose, plantwise and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the time by which the expansion and modernisation projects are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a)to(d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the  Lok Sabha.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (A)  TO  (D)  OF  THE  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.*20  FOR  ANSWER  ON  30/11/2015  TABLED BY SHRI DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO AND SHRI P. NAGARAJAN, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING MODERNISATION OF STEEL PLANTS. (a) There are two steel producing Public Sector Undertakings under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel namely, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)  and  Rashtriya  Ispat  Nigam  Limited  (RINL).  SAIL  has  five  integrated  steel plants namely, Bhilai  Steel  Plant  in Chhattisgarh,    Rourkela  Steel Plant in  Odhisa, IISCO  Steel  Plant  in  West  Bengal,  Durgapur  Steel  Plant  in  West  Bengal,  Bokaro Steel Plant in Jharkhand and three special steel plants namely, Alloy Steel Plant in West Bengal, Salem Steel Plant in Tamil Nadu, Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant in Karnataka. RINL has one integrated steel plant namely, Vizag Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh. During the financial year 2014-15, the capacity utilization of SAIL was 79% and that of RINL was 113%. (b)to(d): Steel is a deregulated sector and the role of Government is limited to that of a  facilitator.  The  decisions  to  modernise  and  expand  steel  plants  are  essentially taken by the respective companies, based on commercial considerations. SAIL and RINL have undertaken modernization and expansion programme funded by their own sources.  Modernization  and  expansion  of  Rourkela,  IISCO,  Durgapur,  Bokaro  & Salem  Steel  Plants  of  SAIL  and  Vizag  steel  plant  of  RINL  have  been  completed. Modernization and expansion of Bhilai Steel Plant is likely to be completed by March, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 19 (STARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Educational Institutes
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 19

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Educational Institutes

## †*19. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV :

## SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  guidelines/rules  regarding the  fee  to  be  charged  by  Private  Technical  Educational  Institutes  in  the country;
- (b) whether the Government has received reports/complaints regarding violation  of  the  said  guidelines/rules  by  these  Institutes  during  the  last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) if  so,  the  corrective  follow-up  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) : No, Madam .

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 9 (STARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Database of Artists
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *9 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## DATABASE OF ARTISTS

## *9. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE

Will the MINISTER OF CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any database of the artists and artisans is being maintained in the country, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any time limit has been fixed in this regard and thereof; and
- (c) the details of welfarelpension schemes for artists and artisans along with the number of beneficiaries given the benefit during the last two years and current year under the schemes, year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE(IIC) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION (DR MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) to (c) A Statement is laid on the table of the House:
Lok Sabha Question No. 229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Education on Tobacco in Schools
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.229 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## Education on Tobacco in Schools

229. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  directed  CBSE  and  NCERT  for inclusion  of  tobacco  related  matter  for  sensitizing  students  at  an  early  age about the perils of smoking; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether  it  is  also  a  fact  that  about  14%  of  students  are  affected  by  tobacco habits   and  the new   marketing strategies of   tobacco industry  bringing ecigarettes and hookah bars, are affecting young boys and girls; and
2. (d) if so, the stringent measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)  &  (b):  Education  being  a  subject  in  the  Concurrent  List  of  the  Constitution, majority of the schools are under the administrative control of the State Governments. It is, therefore,  for  the  respective  State/Union  Territory  Governments  to  take appropriate action in this regard.  However, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)  has  been  issuing  periodic  circulars  to  schools  affiliated  to  it  for  sensitizing students about ill-effects  of  tobacco.    Various  competitions  such  as  poster  making, essay  writing  etc.  on  the  theme  of  harmful  effects  of  tobacco  are  organized  on  the occasion  of  World  No  Tobacco  Day  each  year.    National  Council  of  Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included content related to Drug Abuse including tobacco in the syllabus of Classes VIII, XI XII.

- (c) to (d) : No such study has been done by this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Setting up of Tulsidas Sanskrit Research Institute
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.227 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## SETTING UP OF TULSIDAS SANSKRIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

## 227. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

be pleased to state:

- (a whether the Government has any plan to set up "Tulsidas Sanskrit Research Institute"' in the memory of Tulsidas in Bundelkhand, the birth place of the great poet; and
- (b) if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CULTURE & TOURISM AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION

(DR MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a) Madam. The Government of India has no such plan. No;
- (b) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Expansion of Steel Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.226 FOR ANSWER ON 30/11/2015

## EXPANSION OF STEEL PLANTS

226. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) whether  many  projects  for  expansion  of  existing  steel  plants  and  new  steel plants have been scrapped or postponed infinitely by many companies due to various reasons and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether this has led to poor supply of domestic steel and increase in prices of steel;

- (c) if so, whether the Government has identified such critical factors; and

(d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  corrective  steps  being  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

STEEL AND MINES

(a) Steel is a deregulated sector and investment decisions to expand the existing steel  plants  or    to  set  up  new  steel  plants  are  taken  by  the  individual  companies  / investors  based  on  commercial  considerations,  market  dynamics  and  technoeconomic viability of projects. The steel industry is facing a challenging time due to low steel prices and low profitability, issues related to land acquisition, environmental &  forest  clearances  and  availability  of  finances  from  the  banks  and  financial institutions.

(b) The production of steel has continued to increase in the last few years.  The details of crude steel production and the percentage growth for it the last three years and for the current year are placed below:

| Year                  | Crude Steel Production ('000t)   | Percentage Growth   |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------|
| 2012-13               | 78,416                           | 5.4                 |
| 2013-14               | 81,693                           | 4.3                 |
| 2014-15               | 88,979                           | 8.9                 |
| 2015-16 (Apr. - Oct.) | 52,448                           | -                   |

Source: JPC

The prices of steel have softened significantly in recent period and there is no shortage of steel in the country.

(c)&(d): Do not arise.

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(SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)
Lok Sabha Question No. 223 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: EPF Defaulters
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 223

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## EPF DEFAULTERS

## 223. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  LABOUR  AND  EMPLOYMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)whether  the  Employees  Provident  Fund  Organisation  (EPFO)  has launched  prosecution  cases  against  defaulting  employers  for  nonsubmission of returns on time;
- (b)if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (c)whether  the  EPFO  has  also  asked  its  Regional  Offices  to  take stringent action against such defaulting employers; and
- (d)if so, the details of action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Prosecution is launched by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) if the establishments violate the provisions of Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions (EPF & MP) Act, 1952.

The details of number of prosecution cases filed by EPFO during the last three years and the current year are as under:-

| Year                              |   No. of Prosecution Cases |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------|
| 2012-13                           |                        317 |
| 2013-14                           |                        414 |
| 2014-15                           |                       1491 |
| Current Year upto September, 2015 |                       1401 |

(c) & (d): Regional  Offices  of  EPFO  are  required  to  take  action against defaulting establishments by causing inspection for securing compliance and launching other stringent action as given below:

- i. Action under Section 7A  of the EPF  &  MP  Act,  1952  for quantification of Provident Fund dues and raising demand against defaulters.
- ii. Recovery action as provided under Section 8B to 8G of the EPF & MP Act, 1952.
- iii. Action under Section 14 for prosecution of defaulters before the court of law.
- iv. Action under Section 14B for levying penal damages for belated remittances.
- v. Action under Section 7Q for levy of interest for belated remittances.
6. vi   Action under Section 406/409 of Indian Penal  Code (IPC) for nonpayment of  employees'  share  deducted  from  the  wages  but  not deposited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Tourism Development Projects for Jharkhand
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†221 ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR JHARKHAND

†221. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of tourism development related projects sanctioned so  far  in  Jharkhand  during  the  last  two  years  along  with  the details  of  district-wise  funds  sanctioned  or  released  with respect to each of the project;
- (b) the details of funds spent in this regard during each of the last three years;
- (c) whether  any  proposal  pertaining  to  the  State  is  pending  for sanction; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  &  (b):  Promotion,  development  of  tourism  infrastructure  and utilisation  of  funds  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  State Governments  and  Union  Territory  Administrations.  The  Ministry  of Tourism  provides  Central  Financial  Assistance  (CFA)  for  projects, that  are  complete  as  per  existing  scheme  guidelines  and  are sanctioned subject to availability of scheme/funds, and utilisation of funds released earlier. Details of projects sanctioned to the Government of Jharkhand in the last three years are given below:

(Rs. in lakh)

| Sl. No.       | Name of projects                                                                                            | Amount Sanctioned   |
|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| 2012-13       | 2012-13                                                                                                     |                     |
| 1             | Development of Ranchi- Saraikela- Kharshawn- Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit, Jharkhand                         | 3812.53             |
| 2             | Development of Ranchi-Saraikela-Kharshawan- Purbi Singbhum Mega Circuit Part-II Jharkhand (Remaining Sites) | 1073.18             |
| 2013-14       | 2013-14                                                                                                     |                     |
| 3             | Light & Sound (SEL) Show at Kanke Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand                                                    | 500.00              |
|               | Total                                                                                                       | 5385.71             |
| 2014-15 - NIL | 2014-15 - NIL                                                                                               | 2014-15 - NIL       |

(c)  &  (d):  The  Ministry  is  not  in  receipt  of  any  proposal  from  the State Government in the current financial year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Deport of Pulses
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 220 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2015

## IMPORT OF PULSES

## 220. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

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

- a) whether India is planning to barter surplus sugar for pulses from abroad;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  discussions  with  the  countries  from  where  we import pulses and those countries which need sugar; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and the response received by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

वाणिज् य एवं उद्योग राज् य मंत्री )श्रीमती निममला सीतारमि((स्वतंत्र प्रभार )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) to (c) For facilitation  of  evacuation of  surplus  sugar from  India  to  other  countries the  Government    have  been  contemplating  on  various  options  including  trade through  counter-trade/barter,  Lines  of  Credit,  etc.  The  Indian  Missions  located  in various target countries have been requested to pursue various trade opportunities with a view  to evacuate surplus sugar.  Trade delegations too have been mounted to some of the important destination countries.
- (d) Pursing trade  Agenda with foreign  partners is  a  long  drawn  process  and  depends upon  several  factors  including  international  prices,  demand  &  supply  situation, mechanism for barter/ procurement, rules & regulations governing trade and quality of agriculture produce etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-11-30
Subject: Petrochemical Complex at Mangalore
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 219 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2015

## PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX AT MANGALORE

## 219. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

## पेट्रोलियमएवंप्राक ृ तिकगैसमंत्री

## Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited and Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited  has  conducted  feasibility  studies  to  set  up  Petrochemical  Complex  at Mangalore Special Economic Zone;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with estimated cost of the project and the time by which the said project is likely to be commissioned; and
- (c)   the type of value added products are likely to be manufactured?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोलियमएवंप्राक ृ तिकगैसमंत्राियमेंराज्यमंत्री ( स्विंत्रप्रभार ) ( श्रीधमेन्द्रप्रधान )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

## (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (c):   Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) have successfully constructed and commissioned the aromatic Complex of the ONGC Mangalore Petrochemical Limited in Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZL). The aromatic complex was commissioned during October, 2014 and is designed to produce around 900 Thousand Tonne Per Annum (KTPA) of paraxylene. The cost of the project is around Rs.6900.00 crores.

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