(a) whether the Government has a proposal to introduce computerised system in various areas relating to mines ;
(b) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard and the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which this system is likely to be introduced in the mines?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI RAMESH BAIS)
(a) Computerization and use of Information Technology in mining is a commercial proposition, for which the mine-owners are competent to take decision. Therefore, the Government does not have any proposal to introduce computerised system in various areas relating to mines.
(b) & (c) In view of (a) above do not arise.