(a) whether the public sector telecom company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
had a huge cash reserve as on 31 March, 2009;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for utilisation of the said fund;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) & (b) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) had a Cash and Bank Balance of Rs. 38314.30 crores as on
31 March, 2009. The details are as under:-
Particulars Amount (Rs. in Crores)
Cash and Cheques in hand 24.15
Balance with Scheduled Banks
-Current Account 2772.45
-Deposit Account 35337.70
Total 38134.30