Q. Which parliamentary committee has suggested merger of state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for their long-term survival?
Answer: Bhagat Singh Koshyari committee
Notes: The Committee of Petitions headed by BJP MP Bhagat Singh Koshyari has tabled a report in Lok Sabha which suggests the merger state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for their long-term survival. As per the Parliamentary committee report, the merger will create a bigger state-owned telecom company, which would give a tough competition to other private telecom players present in the market.
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