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Minister of State (Independent Charge)
for Communications
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Minister of State for Railways
Government of India

-7 JUN Z017
D.O.No.S9-36/2016-SU-IV

Dear Shri Tapan Kumar SeD Ji,

Kindly refer to the matter raised by you dUnng Zero Hour in Rajya
Sabha on 25.07.2016 regarding privatization of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
(BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL).

In this connection, NITI Aayog has informed that it has not

recommended BSNL/MTNL for closure/strategic sale/disinvestment.

With regards,
Yours sincerely,

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(MAN OJ SINHA)
Shri Tapan Kumar SeD
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
501, V.P. House
Rafi Marg,
NEW DELHI-110001.

Room No. 105, Sanchar Shawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001
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