(a) whether the Government has approved the second phase of the expansion plan of the National Aluminium Company (NALCO);
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the investment involved therein;
(c) the manner in which the money will be generated for the purpose; and
(d) if not, the time by which the expansion plan is likely to be finalized?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI RAMESH BAIS)
(a) to (d): NALCO has submitted a proposal for second phase expansion of the capacities of its Bauxite Mines from 48,00,000 TPY to 63,00,000 TPY, Alumina Refinery from 15,75,000 TPY to 21,00,000 TPY, Aluminium Smelter from 3,45,000 TPY to 4,60,000 TPY and Captive Power Plant from 8 X 120 MW to 10 X 120 MW at a total investment of Rs. 4091.51 crores ( to be financed through internal resources and commercial borrowings). The proposal is under the examination of the Government.