The Department of Public Enterprises

Introduction & Functions

The Department of Public Enterprises was established vide O.M.No. 31(1)/74-O&M) dated February 21,1974 in the Chief Secretary's Branch. In due course, the technical wing of the Department of Public Enterprises i.e. Bureau Public Enterprises was separated from the Secretariat vide G.O. No. 292/chawalis-1-147-77 dt. 31.03.81.

Thus at present there is a Department of Public Enterprises and its technical wing the Bureau of Public Enterprises (Sarvajanik Udyam Bureau) as a directorate. The Department is headed by the Principal Secretary/ Secretary who is also normally the ex-officio Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

Functions of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)

1. Furnishing periodic reports to the government on the working of the State Level Public Enterprises(SLPEs).
2. Assisting the administrative departments in :-
   1. Making appointments to the Board of Directors and senior managerial positions including Chief Executives.
   2. Scrutinizing , analysing and appraising the feasibility reports, projects, schemes and activities of SLPEs.
   3. Analysing and appraising the Funds Release proposals of SLPEs and recommending releases.
   4. Assisting the administrative Departments in giving their approvals/comments on the various rules, manuals, funds, procedures etc. of SLPEs.
3. Assisting the SLPEs :-
   1. In framing their manuals, Rules, Procedures and funds etc.
   2. Giving advice/consultancy on any subject sought by them.
   3. Helping enterprises to prepare and execute reform/rehabilitation/ restructuring packages.
   4. Helping the enterprises in executing closure of activities, retrenchment, implementing voluntary retirement schemes and other terminal activities required as per Law.
4. Assisting in the decision making process of the SLPEs by participating as a Member of the Board of Directors either as Director or as a Special Invitee.
5. Rationalization of Pay Structures and implementation of the Pay Commission recommendations in SLPEs .
6. Laying down Policy guidelines in various areas of management for the guidance of SLPE managements.

Functions of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, U.P.

The following activities are being undertaken to fulfill the functions laid out for the Bureau:-

1. Periodic Monitoring, Evaluation and Review of SLPEs and presentation of periodic Reports.
2. Collection, collation, analysis and manipulation of data of SLPEs for use in policy formulation for the SLPEs.
3. Providing technical guidance/consultancy to the Administrative Departments, Department of Public Enterprises, Department of Finance etc. and to SLPEs on matters referred for advice.
4. Collection, collation and analysis of serial financial data of SLPEs and presentation of analytical consolidated reports regarding the Public Sector to the Govt.
5. Monitoring of the progress of completion of Annual Accounts of SLPEs with the objective of reducing the Arrears of Accounts.
6. Assisting the Enterprises in the decision making process by participating as a Member of the Board of Directors, either as a Director or as a Special Invitee.
7. Assisting SLPEs in formulating strategies for reform, rehabilitation and restructuring and in designing packages for their execution.
8. Providing technical advice/consultancy on matters referred by SLPEs themselves or by the Administrative Department.

Budget

Details of Work done by Bureau of Public Enterprises, U.P. Year - 2017