UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India? 1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd. 2. Dredging Corporation of India 3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3Correct

Explanation

All three entities mentioned in the question are Public Sector Undertakings PSUs of the Government of India. 1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd is a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It was established in 1867 and became a government company in 1972. 2. Dredging Corporation of India is a public sector unit engaged in dredging activities for Indian ports. While the government recently divested a stake to a consortium of four major ports, it remains under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways as a public sector entity. 3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd now known as EdCIL India Limited is a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Education. It provides consultancy and technical services in the education and human resource development sectors. Since all three are owned or controlled by the government, the correct option is D.
economy: Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India? 1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.
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