(a) whether the Government proposes to grant infrastructure status to coal mining industry;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken in this regard; and
(d) the time by which such status will be granted to mining sector?
(a) whether the Government proposes to grant infrastructure status to coal mining industry;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps taken in this regard; and
(d) the time by which such status will be granted to mining sector?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL
(DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a) to (d) The matter is under consideration. It requires inter-Ministerial consultations, and therefore, it is not possible to suggest a definite time at this stage.