(a) whether Government has in place a comprehensive export control system on
nuclear technology;
(b) if so,the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is committed to non-transfer of sensitive
technologies and equipment to other countries which do not possess them;
(d) if so,the details thereof; and
(e) the action plan of the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES
(INDEPENDENT CHARGE),PMO,PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN):
(a) Yes,Sir.
(b) The Government has notified
(i) the revised list Prescribed Substances,
Prescribed Equipment and Technology on 18.1.2006 and
(ii) the guidelines for
Nuclear Transfers (Exports) on 1.2.2006.
(c) Yes, Sir.
(d) & (e) The nuclear transfer guidelines notified on 1.2.2006 include special
control on Sensitive facilities,technologies and materials.Necessary steps have
been taken to secure nuclear materials and technology through comprehensive
legislation(Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems(Prohibition of
Unlawful Activities) Act,2005).