Question : REVIVAL OF SDPL AND HAL

(a) whether the Government has finalized the proposal to revive the Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL) and Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the time by which said companies are likely to be revived;

(d) whether the Government has taken steps to help affected workers of the two companies;and

(e) if so: the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI B.K. HANDIQUE)

(a) to (e) Government is contemplating to revive Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL) and Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) Details in this regard are being finalised.