(a) whether the Voluntary Retirement Scheme in under implementation in Durgapur Alloy Steel Plant;
(b) if so, the number of employees opted for VRS during 1994-99 in Durgapur Alloy Steel Plant;
(c) whether all the benefits have been extended to the employees under this scheme;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor;
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to overcome problems of employees of the plant; and
(f) the names and details of Steel Plants wherein VRS is being implemented?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI BRAJA KISHORE TRIPATHY)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) A total number of 2179 employees opted for VRS in Alloy Steel Plant, Durgapur during 1994-99.
(c)to(e): All benefits are being extended to the employees as per the VR Scheme.
(f) VRS is in operation in all the Steel Plants of SAIL as indicated below:
- Bhilai Steel Plant
- Durgapur Steel Plant
- Rourkela Steel Plant
- Bokaro Steel Plant
- Alloy Steel Plant
- Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Plant
- Salem Steel Plant