(a) Whether Government is aware that Northern India is lagging behind in the
science and technology development and research;
(b) If so, the steps the Government proposes to take to promote science and
technology development in Northern India ;
(c) Whether Government is considering to set up an Indian Institute of Science
and Technology in backward areas particularly in Northern India; and
(d) If so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(KAPIL SIBAL)
(a)&(b) : The Government has been promoting science & technology
development and research in the country by way of setting up scientific
institutions, universities and funding extramural research & development (R&D)
in various institutions across the country. In this context, the Northern India is
not lagging behind in S&T infrastructure and research.
(c) & (d):Yes, Sir. Government has decided to set up an Indian Institute of
Science Education and Research (IISER) at Mohali, Punjab, in order to give
further boost to basic research.