Question : CHANGING OF MINES TO NON COKING COAL FROM COKING COAL



(a) the number of mines have been changed from coking coal to non-coking coal in Central Coalfields Limited during the last two years and till February, 2000, area-wise;

(b) the reasons for changing these mines from coking coal to non-coking coal; and

(c) the details of revenue earned by the Government/company after this change?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES & MINERALS SMT. RITA VERMA

(a) to (c): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.