22nd July, 2003
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises  


REPRESENTATION OF MINORITIES IN PUBLIC SECTOR ENTERPRISES


RAJYA SABHA

Appointment of Chief Executives and Full-time Directors in Public Sector Enterprises are made on the recommendations of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). Government nominee Directors are appointed on ex-officio basis by the administrative Ministries/Departments and non-official Directors are selected in consultation with PESB. There is no reservation in appointments to Board level posts.

This information was given in the Rajya Sabha by Shri Subodh Mohite, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises in a written reply to a question by Shri Shahid Siddiqui.