(a) the steps being taken by the Government for the development of mining industry in Orissa;
(b) the details of minerals exported from Orissa during each of the last three years; and
(c) the total income earned by the State Government as a result thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI JAYSINGRAO GAIKWAD PATIL)
(a) : Government of India had announced the National Mineral Policy, 1993 for development of mining sector in India including the State of Orissa. The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 was amended in January, 1994 and subsequently in December, 1999 followed by amendments in the Rules framed under the Act to make the legal framework investor friendly and hassle free. Similarly the policy for encouraging private investment has been increasingly liberalised over the years.
(b) & (c): Information on export of minerals and income earned thereof is not maintained State-wise.