(a) the details of the limestone reserved areas in each State, location- wise;
(b) the total limestone reserves in these areas; and
(c) the steps taken or being taken by the Government for the proper exploitation of limestone in those areas?
(a) the details of the limestone reserved areas in each State, location- wise;
(b) the total limestone reserves in these areas; and
(c) the steps taken or being taken by the Government for the proper exploitation of limestone in those areas?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI RAMESH BAIS)
(a): As per information furnished by Indian Bureau of Mines(IBM), a subordinate office under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines, at present, limestone bearing areas are reserved for public sector in the States of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh as per details given below:-
Rajasthan
District Areas reserved for SMS grade limestone Area in Sq.Kms.
Nagaur (a) Sona-Swai-Heera Block 26.00 (b) Madhopur Block 10.00 Jaisalmer (a) Sivara-Dungar(Sahu Block) 60.00 (b) Khuiyala(Habir Block 10.00
Total 106.00
Madhya Pradesh
District Reserved
Satna 22 Villages Mandsaur 3 Villages Jabalpur/Katni 1 Village