Statement:During 1997-98 the total loss incurred by the 1 1 1 public sector units was to the tune of Rs. 6809 crores which has converted into paid capitals by the government of its total investment of Rs. 5129 crores.Conclusions:I. The government is left with only one option, that is, to privatise these units.II. The government did not take care in the matter of investments in these public sector units