(a) whether Union Government carry out any activity on development of Science and Technology at district level;
(b) if so, the details thereof, scheme-wise; and
(c) the funds allocated for the purpose during the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES; MINISTER
OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER`S OFFICE; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY
OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. However, the Union Government provides financial assistance
for development of Science and Technology to States through State Science and Technology
Programme. Under this programme, financial assistance is provided for setting up/
strengthening of State Science and Technology Councils and to carry out and promote
activities related to location specific need based research and development; pilot scale
science and technology demonstration projects and studies/surveys on specific topics of
relevance to the State etc. including the projects at District Level.