Question : PRIVATISATION OF CMC



(a) whether the Government propose to privatise C.M.C.;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the privatisation process is likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a) and (b): Yes, Sir. Government has decided to bring down its equity in CMC Ltd. to 26%.

(c): The disinvestment process is likely to be completed during 2001-02.