(a) whether the Government aware that the HPCL and BPCL staff unions have decided to
oppose the privatisation of the respective oil companies;
(b) if so, whether the Government intend to discuss with the staff unions before going
in for the privatisation;and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF DISINVESTMENT
(SHRI ARUN SHOURIE):
(a) and (b) Employees of PSUs under disinvestment such as HPCL and BPCL do have concerns
about their status, post-disinvestment. Government, therefore, engages in constant dialogue
with cross-sections of PSU management/staff, and earnest efforts are made to address these
concerns.
(c) Does not arise.