New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has said that both India and Russia are implementing a large comprehensive long-term program for cooperation in frontline areas of technology.
Speaking to Russian journalists here, Dr. Singh said: "Together with Russian scientists and R and D institutions, 500 projects have been implemented so far in a large number of areas."
"The Integrated Long Term Programme for Cooperation in the field of Science and Technology is India's biggest scientific collaboration programme with any country. This covers the full range of activities from basic research to developing industrial scale technologies in frontline areas such as nano-technology and biotechnology," he added.
Dr. Singh further said: " In 2010, a new Agreement was signed that remains valid for the next 10 years and gives a fresh mandate for creating new innovation-based technology partnerships."
" A significant new feature of this programme is that it will implement joint mega projects in fields such as sustainable energy, affordable healthcare and informatics," he added.
Emphasising that both India and Russia are also working to put in place a system to ensure rapid commercialization of R and D, Dr. Singh said: " This includes the establishment of India-Russia Centres of Science and Technology in each other countries." (ANI)
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