
In this chapter, we study public sector enterprises in India, starting
with the objectives, rationale for their existence, growth, organization,
control, policies since 1991, central government public enterprises,
achievements, and nally the causes for poor performance. After
reading the chapter, you will know all that you need to know about
public sector enterprises in India.
The role of the public sector in accelerating the growth of the
developing countries cannot be over-emphasized. In almost
all developing economies, including India, the private sector is
primarily engaged in the production of consumer goods and in
plantation and mines. ...