Question : IMPETUS TO I.T. INDUSTRY



(a) whether the market fluctuations in I.T. scrips is likely to adversely affect the growth of Indian Information Technology Sector;

(b) if so, to what extent; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to give impetus to the I.T. Industries?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(SHRI PRAMOD MAHAJAN)

(a) and (b) and (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Lok Sabha.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.336 FOR 16-08-2000 REGARDING IMPETUS TO I.T. INDUSTRY

(a) and (b): The market fluctuations in I.T. scrips take place from time to time and it is not necessary that such fluctuations adversely affect the growth of Indian IT sector as will be seen from the significant increase in exports.

(c): The details are at Annexure.