Question : ENCOURAGING OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

(a) Whether Government is considering to bring forward a legislation to encourage scientific research;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefore?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OCEAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) to (c): Discussions are taking place whether or not there is a need to have legislation to encourage scientific research in the country.