(a) whether the diamonds are likely to be found under the Arabian Sea-bed in forthcoming years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken for exploration of diamond from the sea-bed?
(a) whether the diamonds are likely to be found under the Arabian Sea-bed in forthcoming years;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken for exploration of diamond from the sea-bed?
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES ( SHRI RAMESH BAIS )
( a ) : As per Geological Survey of India ( GSI ) a subordinate office under Ministry of Mines, engaged in seabed mapping and exploration in the Arabian Sea, no occurrence of diamond has been recorded in Arabian Sea so far.
(b) & (c) : Question does not arise.