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

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 121
TO BE ANSWERED ON 10-08-2007

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS FROM ORISSA

121. SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

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

(a) whether the Government of Orissa has forwarded any projects to Union Government regarding Science and Technology during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of proposals approved; and
(d) the number of proposals which are lying pending with the Union Government?

ANSWER

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

(a) No, Sir. However, the Ministry of Science & Technology in the Union Government provides support to scientific research proposals received from research & development institutions, universities, voluntary organisations, state science and technology councils and other autonomous organisations in various states including the State of Orissa. According to available official statistics, the Union Government has funded 38, 42 & 35 numbers of research and development projects at a total cost of Rs. 392.75 lakhs, Rs 780.24 lakhs & Rs 345.71 lakhs during the years 2002-03, 2003-04 & 2004-05 respectively in the state of Orissa.

(b) to (d): Does not arise.