Question : DIGGING OPERATIONS IN HIMALAYAN REGION BY PAKISTAN



(a) whether the Government are aware that large scale digging operations are being carried out by Pakistan in the Batura hills of the Himalayan Region;

(b) if so, the losses suffered as a result thereof and the names of rivers likely to be affected;

(c) whether the Government have drawn the attention of Pakistan in this regard; and

(d) if so, the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) As of now, there is no input of extensive digging operations by Pakistan in Batura hills of Himalayan region.

(b) to (d) Questions do not arise.