Question : SETTING UP OF NEW PETRO-CHEMICAL COMPANIES

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(a) whether the Government have taken final decision to set up three new petro-chemical companies jointly with the multi- national companies;

(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise;

(c) the details of States that have shown their interest to set up such companies; and

(d) the extent to which the public sector units are likely to be involved in these joint ventures?

THE MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA)

(a)No, Sir. No such decision has been taken.

(b) to (d) Do not arise.