Topics:
CH-3: LIBERALISATION, PRIVATISATION AND GLOBALISATION: AN APPRAISAL, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books
Privatisation Two Methods
Government companies are converted into private companies by:
- Increasing government investment and hiring more staff
- Withdrawal of government from ownership/management or outright sale — Correct Answer
- Merging with foreign companies only
- Giving subsidies to private companies
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Two ways: (i) Withdrawal of government from ownership and management, (ii) Outright sale of public sector companies.
Key Points:
- Disinvestment = selling part of equity of PSEs to public.
- Purpose: Improve financial discipline and facilitate modernisation.
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