Question : SHIFTING OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ROCK MECHANICS FROM KGF

(a) the date on which the National Institute of Rock Mechanics was established in Kolar Gold Fields (KGF);

(b) the investment made thereon;

(c) whether there is any proposal to shift the above institute to Nagpur in Maharashtra;

(d) if so, the reasons therefor;

(e) the estimated cost likely to be involved therein; and

(f) the steps proposed to be taken to ensure review of the said proposal since the equipment installed at KGF are extremely sensitive ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL AND MINES ( SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) & (b): The National Institute of Rock Mechanics was established on 27th January, 1988, with an investment of Rs.2 Crores.

(c) : No, Sir.

(d) to (f) : Does not arise in view of the reply at (c) above.