Why in News?
The Government informed Parliament about the institutional framework, technology transfer mechanisms, and commercialization of technologies developed by public-funded research institutions such as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).
National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)
- NRDC is an autonomous organization under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
- It is the nodal agency for technology transfer, licensing, commercialization, and Intellectual Property (IP) management.
- Has licensed technologies to 5,100+ entrepreneurs and facilitated filing of 2,100+ Intellectual Properties (IPs).
- Supports patenting, prototyping, pilot plants, feasibility studies, and export of indigenous technologies.
Institutional Framework
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): Technology Transfer and Utilisation of Knowledgebase Guidelines.
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT): Intellectual Property (IP) Guidelines, 2023, enabling institutions to own and license IP through exclusive or non-exclusive agreements.
- Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST): Provides financial assistance for commercialization of indigenous technologies.
Startup & Industry Support
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has established:
- 7 Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) under the National Biopharma Mission (NBM).
- 94 biotechnology incubation/pre-incubation centres across 25 States and Union Territories (UTs).
- Department of Science and Technology (DST) has established 22 Technology Enabling Centres (TECs) to connect researchers with industry.
- Incubation centres at IITs and NRDC provide mentorship, testing facilities, funding support, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessment.
Commercialisation Performance (2023–2025)
- CSIR: 707 technologies licensed/developed and 452 technologies commercialized/transferred.
- DBT: 120 technologies licensed/developed and 18 technologies commercialized/transferred.
- DST: 185 technologies licensed/developed and 36 technologies commercialized/transferred.
Startup Creation
- CSIR: Supported 148 startups, generating royalty income and employment for about 7,200 people.
- DBT: Facilitated 34 startups in healthcare, agritech, diagnostics, and biomanufacturing.
- NRDC: Supported 13 startups under the Technology Development, Validation and Commercialisation (TDVC) programme.
[2017] With reference to the “National Intellectual Property Rights Policy” consider the following statements:
1. It reiterates India’s commitment to Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS agreement.
2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating Intellectual Property Rights in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 and 2