(a) the work undertaken in the field of Science and Technology in Rajasthan
during the last five years;
(b) whether Rajasthan is the most backward State in the country in the field
of science and technology;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether the Government has any scheme for the advancement of science and
technology ;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the time by which the said schemes are likely to be implemented in the
State?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(SHRI BACHI SINGH RAWAT)
(a) A number of Science and Technology programmes are supported by various
Central Ministries/Departments in Rajasthan. According to available official
statistics, the number of R&D projects funded in the State of Rajasthan
during the last five years (1994-95 to 1998-99) is 33, 36, 50, 42 and 45
with an approved cost of Rs. 396 lakhs, Rs.292 lakhs, Rs. 329 lakhs, Rs.504
lakhs and Rs.731 lakhs.
(b) & (c) No, Sir.
(d), (e) & (f) Yes, Sir. Various schemes are being implemented for the
advancement of Science and Technology in the State of Rajasthan such as
Science and Society, Science Engineering Research Council, National Council
for Science and Technology Communication, Assistance to State S&T Councils,
Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development, Instrumentation
Development, Fly Ash Mission, Extramural Research and Development schemes etc.