What are the challenges faced by the Indian PSUs under the current government
Discuss the statement of Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the decline of the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Modi government.
- Intense competition from private companies.
- Bureaucratic hurdles and lack of autonomy.
- Outdated technology leading to inefficiency.
- Lack of innovation and risk-taking.
- Lack of strategic vision and long-term planning.
- Monopolistic or oligopolistic market structures.
- Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior Congress leader, recently stated that the Modi government has failed to revive public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the country.
- He highlighted that several PSUs such as BSNL, Air India, HAL, and MTNL have seen a decline in their market share and profitability in recent years.
- He blamed the government's policies, including disinvestment and privatization, for the decline.
- He also criticized the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it has further weakened the PSUs.
- He emphasized the need for the government to take immediate steps to revive PSUs and ensure their long-term sustainability.
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