Question : DHOLERA PORT PROJECT

(a) whether the Union Government has since received additional clarifications on issues relating to environmental impact assessment from M/s. Dholera Port Limited on the development project concerning Dholera Port;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and

(d) the time frame for according clearance to the project?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a), (b), (c) and (d): The Central Government after considering the additional clarification provided by M/s Dholera Port Limited had accorded the environment clearance under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 1991 on 18.4.2006.