(a) whether a large quantity of chemicals and fertilisers are transported from
different production units to other distant areas of the country;
(b) if so, whether any study has been conducted to ascertain the cost involved in
transporting such chemical and fertilisers;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government propose to shift some production units nearer to Andhra
Pradesh; and
(e) if so, the details in this regard ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
(SHRI RAMESH BAIS)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): No study has been conducted to ascertain the cost involved in transportation
of chemicals and these are not under distribution control. However, Department of
Fertilisers had entrusted a study in December, 1991 when all the fertilisers were under
price movement and distribution control of the Government . The study was conducted
by Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) which submitted its report in
March, 1995. But in August, 1992 all other fertilisers except urea were decontrolled
consequent to which the study which was a composite study, ceased to be of relevance
in the deregulated market where the phosphatic & potassic fertilisers are moved as per
market requirement.
(d) & (e): The Chemicals and Fertilizers are delicensed industry . The Government has
no information regarding shifting of any Chemical and Fertilizer plant to Andhra
Pradesh.