(a) whether Scientists of the Pune University are conducting research at Defence Research and Development Organisation on temporary suspension of hunger and walking long distance without fatigue and also on Kautilya`s notes concerning night vision based on Arthashashtra;
(b) if so, whether they have reached at some conclusions; and
(c) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) Defence Research and Development Organisation has funded a small academic project on `Scientific Investigation of Warfare Practices in Kautilya`s Arthashashtra` at the University of Pune.
(b) & (c): Some plants having potency in alleviating hunger and fatigue of animals have been identified. Research and experimental work are continuing. Night vision is not being investigated.