Question : CREATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SHIP BUILDING



(a) whether creation of infrastructure for ship-building/ship repair by the existing shipyards, particularly chronically sick yard, requires approval of the Government;

(b) if so, whether the Government have accorded approval for creation of such infrastructure at Port Blair by Hooghly Dock and Port Engineers Ltd.;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, whether the company has already initiated such action involving additional expenditure to the exchequer;

(e) if so, whether the Government propose to fix responsibility for such irregularities; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT

(DR. DEBENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) The company has initiated some preliminary action to secure ship repair business at Port Blair. However, proposal has not yet materialised.

(e) & (f): Does not arise.