(a) whether Defence Scientists have designed a special cooling suit which is meant for soldiers deployed in areas that are in high temperature zones;
(b) if so, whether these suits have been supplied to all soldiers in high temperature zones;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the incentives given to the scientists in this regard?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) Yes, Sir. A prototype of solid state cooling suit has been designed for use by the tank crew operating in high temperature zones.
(b) & (c): No, Sir. The suits have not yet been supplied as the system is still under development. The R&D trials of the first prototype of this solid state cooling garment have been highly satisfactory in the Laboratory set up and in the tank.
(d) The stage of reward by the Government has not yet reached.