(a) whether the Government has tied up with any University to carry out research and promote research interest in defence technology among students;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has allocated funds for the universities to undertake research; and
(d) if so, the details of funds allocated, university-wise?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. 126 No., list enclosed as Appendix ‘A’.
(c) No specific allocation is made for universities individually. Funds are allocated for proposals submitted by them based on merit / requirements of Defence Research and Development Organisation.
(d) In view to the answer at (c), the question does not arise.
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