Question : PRIVATIZATION OF PSE(S) UNDER MINISTRY OF COAL



(a) whether the Government propose to privatize some PSE`s under the Ministry of Coal;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the reasons for the privatization of such PSEs; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISINVESTMENT, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRIES OF PLANNING, STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCE (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)

(a) No, Sir. Currently, there is no proposal to privatise coal sector PSEs.

(b), (c) & (d) Do not arise.