Concept:The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) is the nodal department for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and is currently under which ministry.
Explanation:Originally, the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) was set up in 1965 under the Ministry of Finance.
In September 1985, BPE was moved to the Ministry of Industry during a reorganization.
In May 1990, BPE was upgraded to a full-fledged department, renamed the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).
Later, DPE was brought back under the Ministry of Finance, where it functions today.
DPE formulates policy guidelines on performance, autonomy, financial delegation, and personnel management for CPSEs.
It also collects and maintains the Public Enterprises Survey and coordinates with other ministries and organizations.
Answer:Ministry of Finance (Option A).