Question : DISINVESTMENT IN CIL

(a) whether the Government is planning to dilute 10% of its stake in Coal India Limited (CIL);

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

(c) whether all the trade unions in the coal sector have conveyed their opposition to the disinvestment; and

(d) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR COAL (SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL)

(a) to (d): Proposal for disinvestment of 10% out of 90% Government shareholding in Coal India Limited (CIL), is under consideration of the Government in consultation with the various stakeholders.