Question : INDIAN ROAD CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION



(a) whether the Indian Road Construction Corporation Limited is not being utilised now for the construction of roads, highways and express highways; and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor and the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV )

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The Government have decided to close down the Indian Road Construction Corporation Ltd. In pursuance to the Government decision, the employees of IRCC have been advised to opt for Voluntary Retirement Scheme. The majority of the employees have since opted for VRS on 30.6.2000 and their requests have been accepted.