Question : PROFIT OF COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY



(a) whether 22 percent increase in the communication industry is estimated in 1999-2000 as compared to 1998-99;

(b) if not, the facts thereof;

(c) whether the Government have estimated the above increase in the industry under private and public sectors;

(d) if so, the annual rate of increase in the industry in both sectors; and

(e) the total capital invested in the industry in both sectors by the end of March, 2000?

Answer given by the minister



THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)

(a) to (e): The information is being collected from the various concerned units and will be placed before the Hon`ble House as soon as received.