Question : IMPACTS OF PRIVATISATION OF TELE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON DEFENCE

(a) whether his Ministry has opposed privatisation and corporatisation of the Department of Telecommunications for security reasons; and

(b) if so, the facts thereof and the details of security risks expected therefrom?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.