(a) whether the mining industry in the country has been affected due to naxal violence;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the mining industry in the country has been affected due to naxal violence;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) to (c): During the current year 15 incidents of naxal attack on mining activities (Chhattisgarh-6,
Jharkhand-6, Maharashtra-1, Orissa-1, West Bengal-1) have been reported.
State Governments, deal with the various issues related to naxalite activities in the States.
The Central Government supplements the efforts of the States over a wide range of schemes.