Question : WORKING OF SCIENCE INSTITUTES



(a) whether the science institutes in the country are run badly;

(b) if so, the reasons thereof;

(c) whether the millions spent on the research projects have not achieved the desired results; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

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 SIBBAL)

(a) No Sir.

(b) Does not arise

(c) No Sir, Money invested in research projects can not be measured in rupee terms. There have been areas where small investments have led to substantial results. There have been areas of research where large investments of money have not yielded tangible benefits.

(d) Does not arise.