(a) whether large quantities of scrap are lying at certain ports in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, Port-wise;
(c) whether it has been a big hindrance in loading and unloading of ships; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) to (d): None of the major ports have large quantities of scrap lying in their area.
A limited quantity of scrap is lying at the Kandla Port. However, this is not causing any
hindrance to either loading or unloading of ships as the Kandla Port has sufficient storage
space.