The China Ocean Mineral Resources and Development Association (COMRA) has filed its application with the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for Deep Sea Mining Exploration License for approval of plan of work for exploration of polymetallic sulphites in the South West Indian Ocean Ridge. The application has been approved by the International Seabed Authority in July 2011.
The Government keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning on national security and commercial interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them in accordance with the prevailing security situation and strategic considerations.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Manish Tewari and others in Lok Sabha today.
The Government keeps a constant watch on all developments concerning on national security and commercial interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them in accordance with the prevailing security situation and strategic considerations.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Manish Tewari and others in Lok Sabha today.