(a) the details of the research contracts awarded to advisors, non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),
educational and research organisations separately under the Ministry during each of the last three years;
(b) the criteria adopted for awarding these contracts;
(c) whether these research contracts have been put on the website of the Ministriy;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA)
(a) During the fast three years five (5) projects have been sponsored under the Science & Technology
(S&T) Scheme of the Department of Fertilizers. These have been undertaken by IITs, ItCTs and other
renowned research Institutions in India, (details is annexed)
(b) The proposals received from Research institutions are appraised and recommended by Screening Committee.
The recommendations are then put up to the Project Approval Committee (PAC) under the Chairmanship of
Secretary (Fertilizers), for final approval of the proposal. Technical experts are represented in both
the committees.
(c) The same is available on the website of the Department of Fertilizers (www.fert.nic.inV The
scheme of S&T of the Department of Fertilizers is given wide publicity in Newspapers and also
through direct invitation to the renowned Research Institutions of the Country.
(d) Does not arise.
(e) Does not arise.