THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES, AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING, DEPARTMENT OF PENSIONS AND PENSIONERS WELFARE OF THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF ATOMIC ENERGY AND SPACE. (SMT.VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a)&(b): Yes, Sir. The number of vacant Board level posts in various Public Sector Enterprises as on 30.6.2001 is 92. The reasons for delay in filling these posts are mainly due to non-receipt of vigilance clearance or the recommended candidates not joining the posts or the vacancy being unforeseen.
(c)&(d): The PESB has already taken necessary action to fill these posts in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Government in the matter.