Question : DIAMOND RESERVES



(a) whether the Government has any scheme for excavation of diamond and improving its mining activities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reserves of diamond in the country, State-wise, location-wise?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI B.K. HANDIQUE)

(a) : No, Madam.

(b) : Does not arise in view of (a) above.

(c) : State-wise information on total reserves of diamond is given in the Indian Minerals Year Book published by the Indian Bureau of Mines, a copy of which has been supplied to the Parliament Library.