(a) whether the Government have been considering formulating a policy for the setting
up of joint venture fertilizer units in the country and abroad;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether an inter-ministerial task force has been set up to ensure the
implementation of such joint ventures;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the task force is likely to submit its recommendations to the
Government?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) to (e): A Task Force headed by Secretary, Department of Fertilizers, with
representatives of other concerned Ministries / Departments and the domestic fertilizer
industry, was set up by the government to finalise a long term policy for setting up joint
ventures in fertilizer sector abroad. The draft report of the Task Force has been circulated
for finalisation.