Question : REVIVAL OF EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURING UNIT



(a) whether the explosives manufacturing unit in Wardha district in Maharashtra has been lying closed since quite sometime;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government is contemplating to revive the said unit;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government is also contemplating to transfer the employees working in the above unit to some other units; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE)

(a) No, Sir. No manufacturing unit of Ordnance Factory Organisation is lying closed in Maharashtra.

(b) to (f): Question does not arise.