Question : QUOTA FOR IMPORTING MARBLE BLOCKS



(a) whether the quota for importing marble blocks has been increased by the Union Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the demand of marble blocks in the country and the quantum of marble blocks imported during the last three years;

(d) the details of traders who have been issued licenses and criteria followed for this purpose, State-wise;

(e) the measures in which the Union Government would compensate for the losses likely to be suffered by Rajasthan marble industry due to the increase in the import quota;

(f) whether the Government proposes to formulate a policy in this regard;

g) if so, the details thereof; and

h) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) to (h): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.