(a) whether the Government have recently finalised any agreement with
Russia on transfer of technology and scientific co-operation;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the other proposed joint ventures establishments to be set up as per
the agreement signed during the recent visit of the Russian President?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (SHRI BACHI SINGH RAWAT)
(a) Yes Sir, Integrated Long Term Programme of Cooperation in Science and
Technology between the Republic of India and Russian Federation upto 2010
has been signed during the visit of Russian President to India in October,
2000. The agreement provides for cooperation in thrust areas related to
frontiers in Science & Technology; basic research in selected areas of
science; and facilitation of technology transfer to industry.
(b) & (c) Agreement provides for setting up of joint ventures and centres
of excellence. Establishment of an Indo-Russian Joint Centre on
Biotechnology in India is presently under consideration of the two sides.