(a) whether the Government proposes to exploit the vast resources found beneath the Indian Ocean;
(b) if so, the details of action plan prepared in this regard; and
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose?
(a) whether the Government proposes to exploit the vast resources found beneath the Indian Ocean;
(b) if so, the details of action plan prepared in this regard; and
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
MINISTRY OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES, MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE,
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a-c) The Ministry of Earth Sciences is pursuing research and developmental efforts towards assessment of
mineral resource potential of polymetallic nodules, cobalt crusts and hydrothermal sulphides in Indian
Ocean. Presently, there is no plan for exploitation of these resources and no funds have been allocated
for the purpose.