Question : REVIVAL OF REHABILITATION INDUSTRIES CORPORATION LTD.



(a) the present status of revival of Rehabilitation Industries Corporation Ltd; and

(b) the steps being taken by the Government in regard to the welfare of workers of the company?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)

(a) Government has taken a decision to take action for closure of Rehabilitation Industries Corporation Ltd. (RIC).

(b) Government have been providing continuous non-plan budgetary support to RIC for meeting the wage liability of its employees. Government have also given grants during 1998-99 and 1999-2000 for providing benefits to the employees under the Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) in RIC. Compensation under VSS will be available to the employees on closure.