(a) whether the GAIL was asked to carry out a study and recommend the basis on
which Assam Gas Cracker Project can be made viable;
(b) if so, whether GAIL has submitted the report and if so, the
suggestions/recommendations made;
(c) whether the Union Government has discussed this matter with the Government
of Assam and taken any decision;
(d) if so, whether the Government is contemplating a change in the promoters of
the projects; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN)
(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. However, GAIL have not sent report/suggestions/recommendations
in the matter so far.
(c) and (d): Chief Minister of Assam and officials of Government of Assam have been meeting
the Central Ministers/Government officials to press for speedy implementation of the Assam Gas
Cracker Project. Since a considerable amount of subsidy is involved in making the project viable,
it has been suggested that in today`s environment, the State Government may also consider
identifying alternative proposals.