Question : SHIPBREAKING YARDS

(a) the States where shipbreaking yards are available;

(b) whether the Government propose to set up some more shipbreaking yards in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof, Statewise, location-wise; and

(d) the steps being taken in this direction?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)


(a) Shipbreaking yards are available in the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal.

(b) No, Sir.

(c)&(d): Do not arise.