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

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4959
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29-4-2008

HIGH COST OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

4959. Dr. BABU RAO MEDIYAM:

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

(a) whether the cost of advanced technology has increased manifold in the country;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to bring down the cost of advanced technology?

ANSWER

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

(a) No. Sir. Advanced technologies are not available off the shelf. They need to be developed by launching missions and funding projects within India. Successful outcomes reduce the cost of such technologies. Generally, the cost of advanced systems developed in the country is very cost effective.

(b) & (c): Does not arise.