(a) whether the Government of Chattisgarh has sent a proposal to the High Level Committee on mining policy to address the issue of extraction of minerals in scheduled areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
(c) the follow up action taken by the Government thereon?
THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI B. K. HANDIQUE)
(a) to (c): The State Government of Chattisgarh has suggested to the Group of Ministers, which
is considering a draft Mines and Mineral Bill, that the Mining Law should provide for a clear
obligation on the mining lease holder in the Scheduled Areas to provide an amount for benefit
of tribals. Since the draft Act is under consideration, the specific measures and provisions
are not yet finalised. Till a final decision is taken, it would not be possible to give
specific details on the proposal.