Question : ILLEGAL EXTRACTION OF URANIUM

(a) whether Uranium and Magnetite are being extracted illegally and exported by private companies in various parts in the country including Meghalaya, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Kerala;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY) :

(a) No such information is available with the Government.

(b)&(c) Do not arise in view of reply to (a) above