Question : STUDY ON OUSTER OF SMALL MINE OWNERS



(a) whether the Union Government has instituted a study to find out the impact and number of people to be affected by the proposed ouster of all small mine owners in the country by the year 2012;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the time by which the study is likely to be completed and a report submitted in this regard;

(d) whether the Union Government also proposes a financial and rehabilitation package for the potential ousters in 2012; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the funds earmarked for the purpose and estimated for its disbursal in 2012-113, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINES (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a): No, Madam. There is no such study proposed by the Government as there is no proposal for ouster of small mine owners by the year 2012.

(b) to (e): Does not arise in view of (a) above.