Question : WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MINES



(a) the mines developed with financial assistance from the World Bank, State and Union Territory-wise;

(b) the amount of financial assistance provided by the World Bank in each case during 1998-99, 1999-2000 and 2000-2001;

(c) whether any achievements have so far, been made from such assistance;

(d) if so, the details thereof, Mines-wise; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI JAYSINGRAO GAIKWAD PATIL)

(a) There is no financial assistance from the World Bank for the development of mines of non-ferrous minerals.

(b) to (e) Does not arise.