Question : ELECTRONIC UNITS IN PUBLIC SECTOR

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(a) the quantum of investment in public sector electronic units towards export promotion targets;

(b) whether any institutional mechanism has been devised for the purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the target fixed for 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 has been achieved;

(f) if so, the details thereof; and
(g) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAND MMUNICATIONS(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a),(b),(c) and (d): Ministry of Information Technology has made no investment in its Public Sector Units for export promotion. (e),(f) and (g): Export targets for Electronics industry fixed for 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 and achievement during the respective period are given below:

(Rs. in crores)
Export targets Achievement
1999-2000 21040 19750 2000-2001 31940 33138