Question : DISINVESTMENT OF BSNL

(a) whether the Government propose to disinvest Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the manner in which the disinvestment of BSNL is likely to be made?

THE MINISTER OF DISINVESTMENT, MINISTER OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION AND MINISTER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE) :

(a) Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) is a continuous process. As a part of the process Government keeps considering proposals for disinvestment in various PSUs from time to time. The proposals are considered through Inter-Ministerial consultations and final decisions are taken. No decision has been taken in respect of disinvestment of Government held equity in BSNL.

(b) and (c) Does not arise.