GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2529
TO BE ANSWERED ON 16-12-2008

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG SCIENTISTS FROM UNDER PRIVILEGED SECTIONS
2529. SHRI SANTOSH GANGWAR:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to provide financial assistance to the young promising scientists belonging to under privileged section to enable them to carry out research work;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES
(KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) to (c): Government of India, conscious of the need for supporting young promising scientists to carry out research, has implemented many schemes. Such scientists can belong to any section of the society. The Department of Science and Technology has a number of schemes for supporting young scientists namely Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in the Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST), the Swarnajayanti Fellowships, FAST TRACK and Young Scientists and Professionals (Societal).