(a) whether the Bailadila iron ore project of National Mineral Development Corporation
(NMDC) in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh is causing pollution of Dankini river;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to clean the river and save the inhabitants of
various villages situated near the Dankini river?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a)&(b) According to a report by the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board (CECB), there
is no pollution caused in Dankini river due to Bailadila iron ore project of National Mineral
Development Corporation in Datewada district of Chattisgarh.
(c) Does not arise.