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

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 167
ANSWERED ON 2.12.2004

CONCESSION TO GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION

167. SHRIMATI KUM KUM RAI :

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government are considering to give concession in the form of partnership to the governmental institutions in lieu of technology;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether Government have considered the financial aspect in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?

A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) The Government is examining several modes of public-private partnership of optimize the use of S&T resources for national development, one of which is participating equity in lieu of transfer of technology.

(b) to (d) Do not arise.

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