(a) whether the rich iron ore deposits have been found in Surajgarh in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra;
(b) if so, whether some private companies have requested the Government for permission to undertake exploration works of iron ore and other minerals;
(c) if so, whether the Government has examined the proposal; and
(d) if so, the names of the companies and the investment required to be made in the exploration work and the decision taken by the Government thereon?