Question : SAW MILLS IN ASSAM

(a) whether several Saw Mills are functioning illegally in North Eastern States particularly in Assam;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has issued instructions to these States to close these Saw Mills; and

(d) if so, the action initiated by the State Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) No, Sir.

(b), (c) & (d) Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) of this question.