Question : R & D FOR HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIES .



(a) Whether the Government has any plan for Research & Development under Science and Technology Programmes for Household industries;

(b) If so, the details thereof; and

(c) If not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) to (c): There is no exclusive plan for research and development for household industries. It is, however, pertinent to mention that R&D projects for providing solution to household industries are also considered by the Government.