(a) Whether a task force headed by Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission on
foreign knowledge super power structure in the country has identified nine new
areas for wealth generation.
(b) If so, whether this panel has given its recommendation and presented it to the
Prime Minister; and
(c) If so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken and work started for
their implementation?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DISINVESTMENT, MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRIES OF PLANNING,
STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES. (SHRI ARUN SHOURIE)
(a) to (c) A Task Force for India`s development as a Knowledge Society has been
constituted under the chairmanship of Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission. It is in
the final stages of completing its report. The report is likely to be finalized shortly.