(a) whether there is a decline in the revenue of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether there is a decline in the revenue of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited (VSNL);
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 218 FOR 4TH DECEMBER, 2000 REGARDING DECLINE IN REVENUE OF VSNL.
The revenues of VSNL have progressively increased as is evident from the following figures:-
Year Revenue in Rs. (Million)
1997-98 64,361 1998-99 71,756 1999-2000 72,305