(a) the details of quantum of lignite mined during the last three years and proposed to be mined Location-wise,
State-wise, during the current year;
(b) whether lignite mining lease is given/proposed to be given to the private sector; and
(c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the firms given mining lease?
MINISTER OE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OE COAL (SHRI SANTOSII BAGRODIA)
(a): The details of quantum of lignite mined during the last three years are as follows:
Year (In Million Tonnes)
Tamil Nadu Rajasthan Gujarat Total
2005-06 20.435 0.687 8.944 30.07
2006-07 21.014 0.464 9.788 31.285
2007-08 21.555 0.597 11.699 33.861
S.No. State Production capacity (Mill. Tonnes per annum)
1. Tamil Nadu 24.00
2. Rajasthan 1.60
3. Gujarat 9.45
Total 35.05