Question : JOINT VENTURE WITH RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN MINING SECTOR



(a) whether Indian and Russian companies have entered in joint ventures to explore mining projects in the country and abroad;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the present status thereof; and

(d) the roadmap prepared by them in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI B.K. HANDIQUE)

(a) : No central public sector company under the administrative control of this Ministry, has entered into any joint venture with Russian companies for exploration of mining projects in the country/abroad.

(b) to (d): Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.