(a) whether the Government are contemplating to reduce the number of employees in the Bhilai Steel Plant;
(b) if so, whether the Government are also contemplating to absorb such employees elsewhere;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)
(a) As a part of its business and financial restructuring, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) are to achieve a manpower level of about one lakh by March, 2005. This includes reduction in number of employees in Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) also. Rationalisation of manpower is being attained through superannuation, voluntary retirement and restricted recruitment.
(b)to(d): Do not arise in view of above.