Parliament Question: Glass Factory in Uttar Pradesh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2976 ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026 GLASS FACTORY IN UTTAR PRADESH †2976. SMT. KRISHNA DEVI SHIVSHANKAR PATEL: Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (a) the details of current status of preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for revival of the glass factory located at Bargarh in Chitrakoot district; (b) the details of funds allocated and expenditure made by the Uttar Pradesh State Mineral Development Corporation (UPSMDC) for revival of the said factory; (c) whether the Government has any proposal and timeline for initiating the tender process for participation of the private sector, if so, the details thereof; (d) the targeted timeline framed by the Government for making the factory operational again and the number of employment opportunities likely to be generated therefrom; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) (a): Since Industry is a State Subject as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) does not maintain any centralized data relating to setting up/revival of heavy industries in any part of the Country including Bargarh in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh. (b) to (e): Does not arise. ******