Question : R D IN NANO-TECHNOLOGY IN GUJARAT



(a) whether the Government proposes to establish Research and Development Centre in the field of Nano-Technology in Gujarat;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) to (c): The Government had invited Research & Development proposals for setting up Centres for Nano-Technology from institutions across the country. No proposal has been received for setting up a Centre for Nano-Technology in Gujarat. However, a few Research and Development projects in various fields of Science and Technology including Nano Science & Technology have been supported in Gujarat. The details are annexed.