(a) whether Koderma and Giridih districts of Jharkhand have been centres ofworld class mica producing areas;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the quantum of mica produced from thesemines during the last three years, year-wise;
(c) whether the mica produced from these mines is being exported to foreigncountries; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES, STEEL AND LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)
(a) and (b): Yes, Madam.The mica belt in Jharkhand is 160 Kms. long and 16 Kms. wide in Koderma, Hazaribag and Giridih districts. Jharkhand has excellent quality deposits of muscovite mica. Production of Mica in the districts of Koderma and Giridih during 2011-12 to 2013-14 is given below.
(c) and (d): Export of Mica (unmanufactured and worked) during the last three years is given below.
(Quantity in Metric tonnes) 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 6125 5098 4096
P: Provisional; Source: DGCI & S, Kolkata;
(Quantity in Metric tonnes) 2011-12 2012-13 (P) 2013-14 (P) 131777 127629 127964