Question : DISCONTINUANCE OF NAVRATNA STATUS OF STATE OWNED OIL COMPANIES

(a) whether the Department of Public Enterprises has sought discontinuance of Navratna status for the state-owned oil companies; and

(b) if so, the reasons therefor ?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DINSHA PATEL)

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise in view of reply to part (a) above.