Question : INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(a) whether the railways have signed an Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology for developing the wagon prototyping unit;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the railways plan to work in collaboration with IIT for the launching of a technology Express;

(d) if so, the details thereof ; and

(e) the progress made in this regard so far?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) & (b): No, Madam.

(c) to (e): A proposal is under formulation for running a ‘Technology Express’ to spread awareness about latest technological innovations amongst the people of the country.