Question : HMT LIMITED



(a) whether the Government has provided any revival package to HMT Ltd.,

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has recommended enhancement of retirement age of company employees;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to boost the financial condition of HMT Ltd.?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): The Question does not arise.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): The question does not arise.

(e): Steps taken to boost the financial condition of HMT Ltd. are as follows:

(i) An amount of Rs. 38 crore has been sanctioned on 30th December, 2011 to HMT Ltd. as non-plan loan to meet the requirement of working capital of the company.

(ii) A revival plan for HMT Ltd. has been formulated and submitted to Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE).