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Fwd: Releases............pt4



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From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Subject: Releases............pt4


Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Steel

Requirement of Coal

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

 

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel, Shri A. Sai Prathap has said that the plant-wise provisional consumption of different categories of coal in SAIL and RINL/VSP for the year 2009-10 is as under: 

                                                                                                       Unit: Lakh Tonnes

A.       Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Plant-wise

2009-10

 

Coking Coal

PCI Coal**

Boiler Coal

(i) Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)

50.55

2.00

6.39

(ii) Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP)

19.28

0.46

9.01

(iii) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP)

21.71

--

15.27

(iv) Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL)

35.03

0.86

17.94

(v) IISCO Steel Plant (ISP)

8.67

--

1.96

B. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited/Visakhapatnam Steel Plant  (RINL/VSP)

36.76*

--

16.09

* includes Medium coking coal          **PCI – Pulverised Coal Injection.        

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today he said, out of the total coal consumption of 18.91 million tonnes (MT) by SAIL in 2009-10, 8.56 MT was met through availability of indigenously produced coal and balance 10.35 MT was met through imports.  In RINL, out of 5.28 MT of coal consumed in 2009-10, 1.81 MT was met through availability of indigenous produced coal and balance 3.47 MT through imports. 

He said, the quantity of coal imported by SAIL during the last three years during April to March on receipt basis is as under:

Year                       Quantity (in million tonnes) 

2007-08                                9.68

2008-09                                10.72

2009-10                                10.85

The Minister said, since the quality of imported coal is different from indigenous coal, prices are not strictly comparable. SAIL is implementing expansion plans at its steel plants to increase hot metal capacity to over 26 million tonne in phases from the present production of around 15 million tonne. This would lead to increase in coking coal and boiler coal requirements to the tune of 23 million tonne and 11 million tonne respectively against present level of around 14 million tonne and 7 million tonne respectively.  In the case of RINL, the increase in coking coal and boiler coal by the year 2014-15 would be to the tune of 5.97 million tonne and 2.02 million tonne respectively from 3.67 million tonne and 1.61 million tonne respectively.  

Shri Sai Prathap said, in order to enhance indigenous coking coal availability, SAIL is developing two new coking coal blocks at Tasra and Sitanala. SAIL together with Tata Steel has also formed "S&T Mining Co. Pvt. Ltd" a joint venture company for acquisition and development of coal assets. SAIL is also attempting for allocation of additional coking coal and thermal coal blocks through Govt. dispensation route for captive mining. SAIL alongwith CIL, NTPC, RINL & NMDC has also formed International Coal Ventures Ltd a special purpose vehicle for acquisition of coal assets abroad.  

 

nsk/db/dk/kol/16:49 hrs.

 


Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Steel                              

Agreement between POSCO and Sail

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel, Shri A. Sai Prathap has said that Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is examining possibilities of entering into joint venture initiatives with international steel producers. With this aim, SAIL and POSCO entered into a MoU on 27.8.2009 which provided for joint initiatives for possible establishment of a FINEX technology based steel plant at Bokaro, Jharkhand or any other location. A proposal from POSCO to this effect is at present under consideration with SAIL.

 

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today he said, a final decision on these would depend upon the techno-commercial feasibility of the projects and the benefits to SAIL.

 

nsk/db/dk/kol/16:50 hrs.

 

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Steel                              

Duty on Indian Steel

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Steel, Shri A. Sai Prathap has said that in October 2009, the European Union (EU) initiated Anti Dumping (AD) and Anti-subsidy (AS) proceedings against exports of Stainless Steel Fasteners and parts thereof. Thereafter, in March 2010, the EU once again intimated the initiation of Anti Subsidy proceedings against exports of certain Stainless Steel bars. The ostensible reason for such countervailing investigation according to the EU is because the exports from India are being allegedly subsidized through schemes like the Duty Entitlement Pass Book (DEPB) scheme.

 

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today he said, the affected industries have opposed these investigations and have stated that Indian exports are not subsidized and even the DEPB scheme only neutralizes taxes and also has value caps to ensure that there is no subsidy element. The Government also accept this view. In fact, in April, 2010, India has been informed that European Commission (EC) has decided to terminate both the AD and AS proceedings against exports of Stainless Steel fasteners and parts thereof, indicating that there is no merit in the argument of the steel industry.

 

nsk/db/dk/kol/16:50 hrs.

 

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Labour & Employment                           

Consultative Committee of Ministry of Labour & Employment Meets

 

Evaluation Study on MGNREGA Undertaken - Says Union Labour Minister

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

An Evaluation Study on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been undertaken by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. This was stated by Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister for Labour & Employment while chairing the meeting of the Consultative Committee attached to his Ministry, here last night.

 

Shri Kharge further stated that the Institute had also set up a specialized Research Centre on Climate Change and Labour to undertake studies relating to the impact of climate change on livelihood and resources.

 

Taking part in the discussion, the Members appreciated Government's effort in implementing MGNREGA. One of the Members suggested to enhance the 100 Days' Work Scheme to 150 Days. Lok Sabha Member, Shri Gurudas Dasgupta while lauding the Institute's effort in studying various labour related subjects, cautioned that this unique Institute should not be turned into another academic institution. Rather, it should be utilized to instill a sense of belonging to the working class and make them aware of their rights. He also suggested that the Institute should undertake studies on various other aspects like the impact of recession on unorganized workers.

 

Shri Kharge assured that the points raised by the Members would be considered at the appropriate level. The Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Shri Harish Rawat also spoke on this occasion and thanked the Members for their participation.

 

mg/as/dk/kol/16:50 hrs.

 

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Urban Development                              

Urban Infrastructure Development Projects for Maharashtra

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

113 projects have been submitted by Government of Maharashtra under Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT).

Of these 113projects, funds for 94 projects have been released. The remaining 19 projects could not be considered for release out of the additional allocation provided during 2008-09 by the Planning Commission as they did not conform to the criteria of 'one town one project'.

This information was given by the Minister of Urban Development, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.

 

ncj/sr/dk/kol/16:51 hrs.

 

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

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Ministry of Urban Development                              

More Than 2000 Crore Jnnurm Projects for Rajasthan

New Delhi: April 29, 2010

 

The overall 7 year allocation for Rajasthan under Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) is Rs.598.69 crore. In addition, in 2008-09, an additional amount of Rs.100 crore for the city of Jaipur and Rs.50 crore for the city of Ajmer -Pushkar has been allocated under Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). A total of 14 projects have been sanctioned in the State at a total cost of Rs.1290.16 crore. The Additional Central Assistance (ACA) Committed is Rs.777.43 crore, out of which Rs.379.08 core has been released. Execution of most of these projects is behind schedule. A statement showing details of projects and reasons for delay in project execution is annexed. Any cost escalation is to be borne by the States.

 

In addition, 400 (Four hundred) buses for Jaipur & 35 (Thirty five) buses for Ajmer- Pushkar at a total cost of Rs. 150.52 crore with an ACA commitment of Rs. 77.75 crore has been approved. First installment of Rs. 38.68 crore has been released to the State Government.

 

No project has been sanctioned under UIG of JNNURM for the State of Rajasthan during the current year i.e. 2010-11.

 

This information was given by the Minister of Urban Development, Shri S.Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.

 

ncj/sr/dk/kol/16:51 hrs.

 




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