Annex 256 AU1155
Annex 256 AU1155
Annex 256 AU1155
(a) the details of large, medium and small cement units presently located in backward and
rural areas in the country, especially in Rajasthan;
(b) the State-wise details of cement production during the last three years till date;
(c) the total number of people employed in the said cement factories;
(d) whether any proposal for setting up of a cement plant is under consideration of
Government; and
(e) if so, the State-wise details and the current status thereof?
ANSWER
(a) to (e): The details of cement units located in the country, as per information available
within this Department, including in Rajasthan, are listed at ANNEXURE.
Total cement production in the country, during last three years is as under:
Cement Industry has been de-controlled in 1989 and de-licensed in 1991 under the
policy of economic liberalization. Consequent to the policy of economic liberalization,
investment decisions have been left to the commercial judgement of the entrepreneurs
regarding set up of a cement plant.
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ANNEXURE
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