Question : GOLD MINES IN MADHYA PRADESH



(a) the places in Madhya Pradesh where gold mines have been found and the time by which the survey work of these gold mines is proposed to be completed;

(b) the amount being spent on their survey and the expected income therefrom;

(c) whether they would be owned by the States or the Centre and if owned/by both, the percentage of each proportion, separately; and

(d) the expected royalty received thereby ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND MINERALS

( SMT. RITA VERMA )

(a) Gold mines have not been located so far in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
(b),(c)&(d) Questions do not arise.