Public Enterprises and Changing Scenario

The volume views the relevance of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in the context of changes such as promotion of various public private partnerships (PPPs) for implementation of infrastructure projects. Examining research findings, it presents insights on the objectives of PSEs especially where achievement of higher economic growth, economic self-sufficiency and other aspects are concerned. It deals with role of the government in the growth of PSEs, disinvestment in PSEs and reforms of PSEs. It is concerned with specific issues like Internet banking services of public sector banks, e-governance initiatives and improvement in management information system and use of outsourcing to upgrade the efficiency of the banking industry. It includes case studies such as corporate social responsibility initiatives and challenges in PSEs with reference to the Steel Authority of India Ltd. and role of PPP in the growth of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).