(a) Whether the Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote technology partnership
between Indian Industry, Institutes within India and abroad;
(b) If so, the details thereof: and
(c) The role of Global Innovation Technology Alliance in this regard ?
MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) Yes, Sir. An Agreement on `Global Innovation and Technology Alliance
(GITA)` between the Government of India, Department of Science and
Technology (DST) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was concluded
in New Delhi on 6th November, 2006. The Agreement provides for CII and DST
to further strengthen and undertake joint activities related to promotion and
facilitation of International Technology Partnership for the benefit of the Indian
Industry and other Organizations.
(b)The broad objective of GITA is to promote and facilitate technology
partnerships between overseas and Indian Industry/Institutes with the aim to
enhance technology competitiveness of Indian Organizations.Such technology
partnerships will take place through various modes under the framework of
national/international laws:-
i. Joint Development ii. Technology Transfer/Licensing etc. iii. Joint Venture/Collaboration iv. Any other mode.