India and Belarus
and to set up joint research and development-cum-technology
transfer centres in optic components as well as laser. The advanced
research centre for powder metallurgy and new materials located
in Hyderabad is a shining example of scientific collaboration
between the two sides. The Optic Components Centre will be basically
for Defence R&D while the laser will be for applications
in medical research and health care. This information was given
by the Minister of State for Science and Technology Shri Bachi
Singh Rawat here today while inaugurating a function to mark
‘Days of Belarusian Science and Technology in India’. An exposition
of scientific achievements of Belarus was also opened by Shri
Rawat.
Shri Rawat said,
the occasion provides an important opportunity for scientists
and experts from both the sides to interact and work towards
strengthening cooperation. He said, like Belarus, India should
also lay a high degree of emphasis on scientific research &
development and work for the industrial application of the fruits
of research. Previous such exhibitions of Belarusian technology
organised in India has resulted in substantial supply of equipment
and transfer of technologies in the defence sector. Now, there
is a large potential for extending these to non-Defence areas,
he said.
The Secretary,
Department of Science & Technology Prof. V S Ramamurthy,
said Belarus has made high-level technological achievements
in areas like powder metallurgy, lasers, electronics, heat and
mass transfer and machine building, etc. The research centre
in Hyderabad has helped evolve a number of technologies in powder
metallurgy and new materials. The interaction between the two
sides is now being intensified in other areas so that India
can benefit from Belarusian scientific advancements, he said.
Thirty-two top
scientific institutions and organisations from Belarus are represented
at the exhibition, projecting their fruits of research and technological
developments. Representatives from Indian industry and business
enterprises are having direct interaction with the Belarusian
exhibitors to strike out deals and benefit from the same.
