The Latest PSI Privatisation Watch Bulletin also covers moves to
privatise Local Government and Electricity, Utility Services in other parts of
the globe, from South Africa to UK and Canada and more
India
Privatization has harmed the financial health of the Nagpur Municipal
Corporation, affecting public services. Former corporator
Vedprakash Arya “blamed [the] privatizing of civic services for NMC’s financial
condition. According to him, BJP-led NMC favoured privatization of many
important works. Citing the example of water supply, he said privatization
failed to improve the service and instead has been resulting in a loss of over
Rs 100 crore per annum. Arya submitted a memorandum to the municipal
commissioner and urged to improve civic body’s income.”
India
Brihanmumbai
Municipal Corporation's (BMC) solid waste department (SWD) Union Members of the Municipal
Majdoor Sanghatna gather in a mass protest at the company’s headquarters due to
“nonpayment of dues, privatization and minimal wages”
among other issues. Shatabdi hospital workers have marched too. “Workers
allege privatization is stealing jobs and leading to exploitation of minimal
wages.”
Thailand The Metropolitan
Electricity Authority of Thailand (MEA) is considering a plan to privatize some of its units.
“Better Care MEA is a department within the MEA, which is being considered to
be spun off as a private company as it has more than 20 projects from
several private and public organizations and demand for its services
is rising substantially. The plan to spin off the business must first be
approved by the Interior Ministry.”
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