Question : RESERVES OF OIL AND GAS IN MAHARASHTRA



(a) the places where petroleum and natural gas is reported to have been found in the country including Maharashtra especially areas predominantly inhabited by tribal and dalits during the last three years and till date;

(b) the places where petroleum and natural gas has been found in the areas predominantly tribal and dalits in other State alongwith details of agencies engaged in the oil exploration;

(c) the total amount spent so far on these projects and the progress made so far;

(d) the details of future plans in this regard and estimated cost likely to be incurred thereon;

(e) whether the Government propose to set up a public sector undertaking of oil in Pandharpur of Maharashtra; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

(a) to (d): The requisite information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of House.

(e) No, Sir.

(f): Does not arise.