Question : MOU BETWEEN KVIC AND IIT



(a) whether Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI KARIYA MUNDA )

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Mumbai and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April, 2001 to implement a three year Project for revamping of the existing Jamnalal Bajaj Centre for Rural Industrialisation (JBCRI) at Wardha. The duration of the Project is 3 years (May, 2001 - April, 2004). The total allocation for the project is Rs. 8.35 crores.