(a) whether the Government has any specific programmes of Research and Development and manufacturing in biologicals and bio-technology and oversee the initiation and pursuit of related research and manufacturing activities in Andaman & Nicobar Islands;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
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) & (b) Yes, Research and Development programmes have been supported in the areas of Biodiversity
characterization, inventorization and conservation of plant species including medicinal plants and their
wild relatives, formulation of herbal drug; biological control of crop pests and diseases prevalent in
Andaman and Nicobar Islands and development of diagnostics against Leptospirosis. Training and
demonstration programmes have also been supported in solid waste management through vermiculture and on Fish
and Prawn culture.
(c) Not applicable.