Lok Sabha Question No. 5302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Funds Sanctioned by CSIR to Various Companies
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5302

(ANSWERED ON 28.03.2018)

## FUNDS SANCTIONED BY CSIR TO VARIOUS COMPANIES

## 5302. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has sanctioned  funds  as  loans  on  easy  terms  for  various  companies  for research and development;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the norms adopted for sanctioning the said loans;
- (d) the number of companies which have been provided funds as loans along with the period of such loans and the names of the project;
- (e)
- the present status of loan recovery;
- (f) whether any company has been declared sick after taking such loans; and
- (g)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  Council  of  Scientific  &  Industrial  Research  (CSIR)  provides soft loan for R&D activities to companies under the New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) Scheme. The financial support to industry is in the form of soft loan with 3% interest.
- (b), (c), (d) & (e) Name of projects, name of companies, amount of loan given, period of loan given and status of repayment of loan is given in Annexure-1. Norms adopted for granting loan is based on selection of project through CCEA approved procedure involving rigorous screening and project review. The  criteria  for  selection  of  the  project  are  based  on  novelty  of  the proposal,  potential  technological  benefits  and  the  ability  of  industry  to capture those benefits.
- (f)  &  (g)  M/s  Samtel  Color  Limited,  Ghaziabad  has  become  sick  after  availing loan and implementing the project.

## Details of loan under NMITLI Scheme

## Annexure-I

(Rupees in lakh)

| S. No.   | Name of Project                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Company name                                         |   Loan amount | Period of loan disbursement   | Status of loan repayment   |
|----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------|
| 1        | 5 &25kw decentralized power packs                                                                                                                                                                                        | Sud-Chemie India Ltd., New Delhi                     |        50     | 2002-03 to 2004-05            | Total loan repaid          |
| 2        | Latent M. Tuberculosis: New Targets, Drug Delivery system, bio-enhancers and therapeutics                                                                                                                                | Lupin Ltd., Pune                                     |      1448.45  | 2001-02 to 2009-10            | Being paid in time         |
| 3        | Nano-material catalysts and associated process technology for alkylation/ acylation/nitration of well identified industrial chemicals, pre-reforming of hydro-carbons and sulphur removal (<50 ppm) from petroleum fuels | Sud-Chemie India Ltd., New Delhi                     |        95     | 2002-03 to 2003-04            | Total loan repaid          |
| 4        | Versatile, portable PC based software for bioinformatics; and Development of Linux cluster version of Bio-suite                                                                                                          | Tata Consultancy Sercices, Hyderabad                 |       780     | 2001-02 to 2003-04            | Total loan repaid          |
| 4        | Versatile, portable PC based software for bioinformatics; and Development of Linux cluster version of Bio-suite                                                                                                          | Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad                 |       174     | 2004-05                       | Total loan repaid          |
| 4        | Versatile, portable PC based software for bioinformatics; and Development of Linux cluster version of Bio-suite                                                                                                          | Jalaja Technology, Bangalore                         |        24     | 2001-02 to 2003-04            | Defaulter                  |
| 4        | Versatile, portable PC based software for bioinformatics; and Development of Linux cluster version of Bio-suite                                                                                                          | Frontier Information Technologies Ltd., Secunderabad |        40     | 2001-02 to 2003-04            | Defaulter                  |
| 5        | Development of an oral herbal formulation for treatment of psoriasis                                                                                                                                                     | Lupin Ltd., Pune                                     |      1644.58  | 2002-03 to 2009-10            | Being paid in time         |
| 6        | Development of novel biotech therapeutic molecule - Lysostaphin                                                                                                                                                          | Bharat Biotech International Limited, Hyderabad      |       713.991 | 2002-03 to 2013-14            | Being paid in time         |
|          | Development of novel biotech therapeutic molecule - Lysostaphin                                                                                                                                                          | Bharat Biotech International Limited, Hyderabad      |       434.24  | 2016-17 to 2018-19 Ongoing    | Repayment not due          |
| 7        | Microbiological conversion of Erythromycin to Clarithromycin and other novel biologically active molecules                                                                                                               | Alembic Ltd., Vadodara                               |        28.5   | 2002-03 to 2003-04            | Total loan repaid          |
| 8        | Novel molecular diagnostics for eye diseases and low vision enhancement devices                                                                                                                                          | Lensel Optics Pvt. Ltd., Pune                        |        14.75  | 2003-04 to 2004-05            | Total loan repaid          |
| 8        | Novel molecular diagnostics for eye diseases and low vision enhancement devices                                                                                                                                          | Xcyton Diagnostics Limited, Bangalore                |        69.56  | 2005-06                       | Being paid in time         |
| 9        | Value added polymeric materials from renewable resources: Lactic acid and lactic acid based polymers                                                                                                                     | Godavari Sugar Mills, Mumbai                         |       485     | 2006-07 to 2008-09            | Defaulter                  |
| 10       | Recombinant approach to produce a-linolenic acid and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) in sunflower and yeast                                                                                                                    | Avesthgen Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore                       |       303.5   | 2003-04 to 2006-07            | Defaulter                  |
| 11       | A cost effective Simple Office Computing (Sofcomp) platform to replace PC                                                                                                                                                | Encore Software Ltd., Bangalore                      |       320     | 2003-04 to 2004-05            | Defaulter                  |
| 12       | A PC based high-end 3D visualization platform for computational biology - ' Darshee '                                                                                                                                    | Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore            |       186.4   | 2003-04 to 2004-05            | Total loan repaid          |

|   13 | Improved Genome Annotation Through a Combination of Machine Learning and Experimental Methods: Plasmodium falciparum As a Case Study                                                                              | Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad    |   291.00 | 2004-05 to 2007-08         | Total loan repaid   |
|------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------|---------------------|
|   14 | Development of Novel Fungicides                                                                                                                                                                                   | Rallis Research Centre, Bangalore       |  188.29  | 2004-05 to 2006-07         | Total loan repaid   |
|   15 | Novel Expression System                                                                                                                                                                                           | Biocon, Bangalore                       |   33.125 | 2004-05 to 2008-09         | Being paid in time  |
|   15 | Novel Expression System                                                                                                                                                                                           | Shantha Biotechics, Hyderabad           |   56.07  | 2004-05 to 2008-09         | Being paid in time  |
|   16 | Development of Globally competitive 'Triple-Play' Broadband Technology                                                                                                                                            | Divinet, Pune                           |  938.75  | 2004-05 to 2006-07         | Defaulter           |
|   17 | Market seeding of SofComp and Mobilis to develop wide- ranging applications as well as increase awareness                                                                                                         | Encore Software Ltd., Bangalore         |  537     | 2005-06 to 2006-07         | Defaulter           |
|   18 | Development of an integrated micro PCR system with In- situ Identification                                                                                                                                        | bigtech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore            |  925.1   | 2005-06 to 2011-12         | Being paid in time  |
|   19 | Development of high throughput marker assisted selection systems for improvement of drought tolerance and fibre quality related traits in Cotton                                                                  | JK Agri-Genetics Ltd., Hyderabad        |  736.79  | 2006-07 to 2010-11         | Being paid in time  |
|   20 | Novel method for development of B-type Natriuretic peptide (BNP) for diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure                                                                                          | Virchow Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad    |  414.7   | 2006-07 to 2008-09         | Being paid in time  |
|   21 | Development of Next Generation Plasma Display Technology a 50' High Definition (HD) TV Prototype                                                                                                                  | Samtel Color, Ghaziabad                 | 2063     | 2006-07 to 2009-10         | Defaulter           |
|   22 | Development of sensor networks chipset based on ultra- wide band technology                                                                                                                                       | Virtual wire tech, New Delhi            |  422     | 2006-07 to 2009-10         | Defaulter           |
|   23 | Design and development of cushion bonded/rigid bonded organic, cerametallic cookie & single/fuel sintered buttons (copper/Iron based), ceramic cookes and annular ring slutch discs and matching cover assemblies | Clutch Auto Ltd., Faridabad             | 1493.35  | 2007-08 to 2010-11         | Defaulter           |
|   24 | Intellegent Viedo Surveillance System                                                                                                                                                                             | Mind Tree Ltd., Bangalore               |  458.09  | 2008-09 to 2010-11         | Being paid in time  |
|   25 | Novel therapy for management of sepsis                                                                                                                                                                            | Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad           | 2084.96  | 2007-08 to 2017-18 Ongoing | Repayment not due   |
|   26 | Development of DNA Macro-Chips for simultaneous detection of pathogens causing acute encephalitic syndrome (AES) Septicaemia and antibiotic resistance                                                            | Xcyton Diagnostics Limited, Bangalore   |  506.398 | 2007-08 to 2012-13         | Defaulter           |
|   27 | Development of Characterization of an indigenous vaccine for Johne's disease                                                                                                                                      | Biovet, Bangalore                       |  429.01  | 2008-09 to 2014-15         | Being paid in time  |
|   28 | Evaluation of RNAi-based constructs for conferring resistance on trasgenic rice against the blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea                                                                                       | Metahelix Life Sciences Ltd., Bangalore |   83.27  | 2008-09 to 2010-11         | Being paid in time  |
|   29 | Development of caerulomycins as novel immunosuppressive agents to prevent organ rejection after transplantation and to address various autoimmune and allergic disorders                                          | EnEm Nostrum Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai |  800     | 2009-10 to 2014-15         | Defaulter           |

| 30   | Novel DPP IV Inhibitors for the treatment of Diabetes                                                                                                                                      | Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad                         |   769.50 | 2009-10 to 2013-14         | Being paid in time   |
|------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------|----------------------|
|      | Novel DPP IV Inhibitors for the treatment of Diabetes                                                                                                                                      | Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad                         |  277.87  | 2015-16 to 2017-18 ongoing | Repayment not due    |
| 31   | Development and production of a therapeutic monoclonal antibody against eNAMPT, a novel inflammatory target                                                                                | Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., Pune                 | 1841.4   | 2010-11 to 2016-17         | Being paid in time   |
| 32   | Design, Development and demonstration of high performance parabolic trough based 300 kW Solar Thermal Power Plant                                                                          | Milaman Thin Film Systems Pvt. Ltd., Pune             | 1103.25  | 2010-11 to 2015-16         | Defaulter            |
| 33   | Development and commercialistion of 'Vennfer' - unique H.264 high definition software based multiparty, multipoint video conferencing solution on multipoint network transmission protocol | Intellisys Technologies & Reseach Ltd., Kolkata       |  296     | 2010-11 to 2013-14         | Defaulter            |
| 34   | Develoment and commercialisation of NXR-4D: A lithium-Ion battery powered 4-door next generation electirc car (4-seater capacity)                                                          | Mahindera Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., Bangaluru | 1751.8   | 2011-12 to 2015-16         | Being paid in time   |
| 35   | Deisgn and fabrication of All-fibre supercontinuum light source with application demonstration to detect fake pills                                                                        | Vinvish Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvanathpuram      |  225.25  | 2011-12 to 2013-14         | Being paid in time   |
| 36   | Development and commercilazation of Soleckshaw Lite - An innovative electrical Green transport platform                                                                                    | Kinetic Engg. Ltd., Pune                              | 1317.17  | 2012-13 to 2014-15         | Being paid in time   |
| 37   | Sustomized adapatation of nonClonable ID technology to establish authenticity of medical products                                                                                          | Bilcare Ltd., Pune                                    |  893.46  | 2011-12 to 2013-14         | Defaulter            |
| 38   | Development of a diagnostic system for afforable, point of need testing to manage HIV and TB                                                                                               | ReaMetrix India Pvt. Ltd., Bangaluru                  |  816.8   | 2011-12 to 2013-14         | Being paid in time   |
| 39   | System based computational model of skin (SoCoMOS)                                                                                                                                         | Persistent Sys. Ltd., Pune                            |  184.485 | 2011-12 to 2015-16         | Being paid in time   |
| 40   | Development of integrated technological solutions for security and operations based on UV sensor technologies                                                                              | Aron Universal Ltd., Bengaluru                        |   43.1   | 2013-14 to 2015-16         | Being paid in time   |
| 41   | Design and development of photonic crystal cladded and double called Er and Er/Yb fibers, and application demonstration of high-power optical amplifer                                     | Vinvish Technologies Ltd., Thiruvananthapuram         |  133     | 2014-15 to 2016-17         | Being paid in time   |
| 42   | Demonstration and Validation of a LT-PEMFC system for automotive application                                                                                                               | KPIT, Pune                                            |  119.65  | 2015-16 to 2017-18 Ongoing | Repayment not due    |
| 43   | Development of an antidiabetic agent based on the phytopharmaceutical drug guidelines from enicostemmalittorale blume                                                                      | Viridis Biopharma, Mumbai                             |  196.828 | 2015-16 to 2017-18 Ongoing | Repayment not due    |
| 44   | Kappaphycusalvarezii and red seaweed based formulations for improving productivity and health of dairy and poultry animals                                                                 | Aquaagri Processing , New Delhi                       |   57.5   | 2015-16 to 2017-18 Ongoing | Repayment not due    |
| 45   | Automation of Ghani operation through vacuum conveying system                                                                                                                              | Fare Labs, Gurgaon                                    |  453.15  | 2015-16 to 2017-18 Ongoing | Repayment not due    |

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