(a) whether there is a provision of construction of roads in the mining areas by the coal companies under Coal India Limited;
(b) if so, whether there is similarity in the provisions of inviting tenders for construction of roads in all the subsidiaries;
(c) if so, whether the South Eastern Coalfields Limited has made changes in the criteria for inviting tenders in January this year as against the earlier tenders;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the reasons therefor?
THE MINIISTER OF STATE FOR MINES & MINERALS ( SMT. RITA
VERMA )
(a) : As reported by Coal India Limited, all the
subsidiary companies of Coal India Limited earmark certain
budget every year for undertaking community development
works. Through this, developmental activities such as
drinking water supply schemes, construction of roads,
construction of community toilets etc. are funded in and
around the establishments of coal PSUs.
(b) : Yes, Sir.
(c) : No, Sir.
(d)&(e): Do not arise in view of reply given to part (c)
above.