(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up/develop industry in areas which are prone to drought and famine as agriculture is not viable; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard?
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up/develop industry in areas which are prone to drought and famine as agriculture is not viable; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA)
(a): No, Madam. Industry is State subject. Hence, Department of Heavy Industry has no proposal to set up/develop industry in various parts of the country including areas which are prone to drought and famine.
(b): Does not arise.
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