Question : National Mineral Development Corporation

(a) whether the National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) makes 80 percent of its total turnover from Chhattisgarh State only in the country and whether major iron ore mines are situated in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the representatives of Chhattisgarh Government have been included in the board of NMDC;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along with the reaction of the Government thereto;

(d) whether the demand to set up the office/headquarters of NMDC in Bastar, Chhattisgarh is pending with the Government; and

(e) if so, the reasons therefor and the follow-up action taken by the Government in this regard along with the time by which the pending demand is likely to be fulfilled?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

(a) No, Madam. The revenue from business of NMDC from Chhattisgarh was around 65% in F.Y. 2017-18. Details of iron ore mines situated in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh are as under:-

Name of Mine Location of Mine
Bailadila – Deposit No 14/11C Kirandul Complex
Bailadila – Deposit No 11B
Bailadila – Deposit No 5 Bacheli Complex
Bailadila – Deposit No 10/11A

(b)&(c): No, Madam. Appointment to the Board of NMDC is made as per the policy guidelines of Government of India.

(d) No, Madam.

(e) Does not arise, in view of (d) above.

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