(a) the criteria/norms for upgrading an institute as an Indian Institute of Science
(IIS) in the country;
(b) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from
the State Government of Kerala in this regard; and
(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (c) There is no set criteria/norms in vogue for
upgrading an institute as an Indian Institute of Science. An
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has
been established at Thiruvanthapuram in the State of Kerala,
which has been functioning since August, 2008. This is one of the
five (5) IISERs established in the country on the recommendations
of Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.