(a) whether environment clearance to Swarnrekha Multi-purpose Project and Nakti
Dam,in Jharkhand, has been provided;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) the steps taken/propose to be taken by the Government to provide environmental clearance to the project; and
(e) the time by which environment clearance is likely to be given to these projects?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)
(a) Subernarekha (not Swarnrekha) Multipurpose Project in Orissa was accorded environmental clearance on 15.6.1984,
which cover activities in the States of West Bengal and Jharkhand (previously falling in Bihar state) also. Separate
proposal for environment clearance for Subernarekha (not Swarnrekha) Multipurpose Project and Nakti Dam in Jharkhand
have not been received.
(b), (c), (d) and (e) Do not arise in view of the reply to part (a).