Lok Sabha Question No. 641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical System
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

- (a) Yes, Madam.

(b) Technology Innovation Hubs (TIH) are to focus on generation of new knowledge through basic and applied research  in  the  areas  of  Artificial  Intelligence,  Machine  Learning,  Deep  Learning,  Internet  of  Things,  Big  Data Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Communications, Robotics and Quantum Technologies.

Application Innovation Hubs (AIH) are to carryout targeted Applications development and work with Line Ministries/Departments to develop product and implementations.

Technology  Translation  Research  Parks  (TTRP)  are  to  focus  on  translational  research  and  delivery  of  finished products, technology ready for deployment and commercialization.

(c) The main functions and methods of functions of the Mission:

The Mission will have four main functions i.e., 1. Technology Development, 2. Human Resource & Skill Development, 3. Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Start-Up development and 4. International Collaborations.

These functions are envisaged to be carried out by an independent Mission Governing Board (MGB) at the apex level with full delegated powers, assisted by Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee (IMCC) and a Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).  In addition, Subject Expert Committees, Sectoral Committees, Cluster Committees and International Advisory Committees aew also envisaged to look into the specific requirements of Mission implementation. Each of these Committees comprise of subject experts, academicians and industry partners guiding the implementation of the Mission.

(d) National Mission on Inter-disciplinary Cyber Systems (NM-ICPS) is to be implemented in the academic, R&D and other public institutes taking into account the Geographic spread of the country so as to benefit all stakeholders across the country.

NM-ICPS  is  a  Pan  India  Mission  and  covers  entire  gamut  of  organisations  in  India  that  includes  Central Ministries,  State  Govts,  Industry  and  Academia  as  a  middle  layer  connecting  Academia,  Industry  and  Govt., galvanizing  technology  development,  IP  Licensing,  Start-ups  and  Commercialization  with  a  view  to  prepare  the country in adoption  of  next  generation  technologies,  generate  required  skilled  Human  Resources  and  open  new  job market resulting in economic and social benefits through commercialization and efficiency in service delivery.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.641 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6/2/2019

## NATIONAL MISSION ON INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEM

## 641. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

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(a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  decided  to  set  up  15  Technology  Innovation  Hubs,  6  Application Innovation  Hubs  and  4  Technology  Translation  Research  Parks  under  the  National  Mission  on  Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) the main functions and methods of functions of the Mission; and
- (d) the advantages and usefulness of the proposed Mission?

## ANSWER

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