(a) the names of the oil companies which have been engaged in exploration of oil in the State of Orissa;
(b) whether ONGC have given adequate funds and assistance to them; and
(c): if so, the details thereof?
(a) the names of the oil companies which have been engaged in exploration of oil in the State of Orissa;
(b) whether ONGC have given adequate funds and assistance to them; and
(c): if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) to (c): Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited(ONGC), the erstwhile Oil and Natural Gas Commission, and Oil India Limited had been engaged in exploration of hydrocarbon in the State of Orissa, from their own budgets.