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

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3648
TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.8.2006

R&D FOR HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIES

3648. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL

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

(a) whether the Government has any plan for Research & Development under Science and Technology Programmes for Household industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

A N S W E R

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

(a) to (c): There is no exclusive plan for research and development for household industries. It is, however, pertinent to mention that R&D projects for providing solution to household industries are also considered by the Government.