Question : FOREIGN CONTRACTS TO SSP TO MINT COINS

(a) whether Salem Steel Plant has been contracted to mint stainless steel coins for many countries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether global minting efforts by Salem Steel Plant will also benefit Government`s Mint in India presently having spare capacity; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STEEL (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

(a) No, Sir.

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