(a) whether Bauxite Mining in Andhra Pradesh has posed a serious threat to the
population, environment and ecology of the region;
(b) if so, whether any survey has been conducted in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES
(SHRI SIS RAM OLA)
(a): As per available information, mining of bauxite is not reported from Andhra
Pradesh and consequently there is no threat to the population, environment and ecology
of the region.
(b) to (d): Does not arise, in view of (a) above.