Question : CONTROL OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES ON INLAND WATER PROJECTS



(a) whether there is an increasing trend of control of multinational companies on inland water projects in the country as compared to the National companies;

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

(c) whether any study has been conducted in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to prevent this trend with a view to protecting the interest of the national companies ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)

(a) & (c) No, Sir.

(b), (d) & (e) Does not arise.