Question : SUPPLY OF COAL TO SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES



(a) whether the Government has formulated any new scheme to provide coal to small scale industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and :

(c) the names of small scale industries under small scale industry corporation of Madhya Pradesh which have been supplied coal alongwith the quality and its rate ?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b): Government has reserved three million tonnes of coal per annum for State Government undertakings nominated by the State Government for distribution amongst the small and tiny consumers of the states at the floor price which is 20% above the notified price.

(c) : Details as furnished by Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam Limited are given in annexure.