(a) the number of villages adopted by the Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) for
the welfare programmes in the tribal areas of different States in the
country particularly in West Bengal;
(b) the number of posts villages proposed to be adopted by the PSEs during
the current year, State-wise; and
(c) the facilities being provided by the PSEs to the tribals of these areas?
THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a) to (c): As per the Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)
issued in April 2010, the CPSEs are mandated to undertake CSR projects/activities, as far as possible, in Vie periphery
where a company carries out its commercial activities. Where this is net possible or applicable, the company may choose to
locate CSR projects anywhere in the country. `Adoption of Villages` is a valid CSR activity provided for in the guidelines.
However, the decision for selection of an activity under CSR, including adoption of villages in tribal areas or elsewhere
rests with the management of respective CPSEs. Information with regard to number of villages adopted or proposed to be
adopted by the CPSEs in tribal areas in States, including West Bengal, and the facilities being provided by the CPSEs to
the tribals of these areas, is not maintained centrally.