Govt examines participation of Iffco, Kribhco in disinvestment

NEW DELHI: Government is considering whether Iffco and Kribhco can participate in the disinvestment process of National Fertilisers Ltd, Rajya Sabha was informed on Friday.
Replying to a question whether the Prime Minister has been urged to allow Iffco and Kribhco to bid for NFL, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Tapan Sikdar said in a written reply "the issue of participation of Iffco and Kribhco in the disinvestment process is under examination by the government".
Environment and Forests Minister T R Baalu said the proposal of Proagro Seeds Company India to conduct large-scale open field trials is being still considered by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee.
Replying to another question, Baalu said government has decided to constitute a National Forest Commission to look into "restructuring, reform and strengthening the entire forest setup and affiliated institutions in the country".