Lok Sabha Question No. 3902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-12
Subject: CSIR Loans to Companies
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

# GOVERNMENT OF

**MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY**

# DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3902**

**(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.08.2015)**

**CSIR LOANS TO COMPANIES**

**3902.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:**

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

1. whether the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has sanctioned funds to various companies for research and development on easy terms and conditions;
2. if so, the details thereof along with the norms adopted for sanctioning of loan;
3. the number of companies provided loan, the time limit of loan and the names of the project for which it was provided;
4. the present status of the loan recovery; and
5. whether any company became sick after providing loan and if so, the details thereof, company/project/state-wise?

### ANSWER

**MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES**

**(SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY)**

1. 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 ) 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.

(d)  Present status of loan recovery is given in Annexure-1.

(e)  No company has become sick after taking loan.

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|           | **Details of loan under NMITLI Scheme**                                                                                                                                                                                  |                                                       |                 |                                     | **Annexure-I**                            |
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|           |                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |                                                       |                 | **(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                      | 50.000          | 2002-03 to 2004-05                  | Total loan repaid                         |
| 2         | Latent M. Tuberculosis: New Targets, Drug Delivery system, bio-enhancers and therapeutics                                                                                                                                | Lupin Ltd., Pune                                      | 1448.450        | 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                      | 95.000          | 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                  | 780.000         | 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                  | 174.000         | 2004-05                             | Being paid in time                        |
| 4         | Versatile, portable PC based software for bioinformatics; and Development of Linux cluster version of Bio-suite                                                                                                          | Jalaja Technology, Bangalore                          | 24.000          | 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  | 40.000          | 2001-02 to 2003-04                  | Defaulter                                 |
| 5         | Development of an oral herbal formulation for treatment of psoriasis                                                                                                                                                     | Lupin Ltd., Pune                                      | 1644.580        | 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                        |
| 7         | Microbiological conversion of Erythromycin to Clarithromycin and other novel biologically active molecules                                                                                                               | Alembic Ltd., Vadodara                                | 28.500          | 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                         | 14.750          | 2003-04 to 2004-05                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 8         | Novel molecular diagnostics for eye diseases and low vision enhancement devices                                                                                                                                          | Xcyton Diagnostics Limited, Bangalore                 | 69.560          | 2005-06                             | Some payments received but now defaulter. |
| 9         | Value added polymeric materials from renewable resources: Lactic acid and lactic acid based polymers                                                                                                                     | Godavari Sugar Mills, Mumbai                          | 485.000         | 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                        | 303.500         | 2003-04 to 2006-07                  | Defaulter                                 |
| 11        | A cost effective Simple Office Computing (Sofcomp) platform to replace PC                                                                                                                                                | Encore Software Ltd., Bangalore                       | 320.000         | 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             | 186.400         | 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                  | 291.000         | 2004-05 to 2007-08                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 14        | Development of Novel Fungicides                                                                                                                                                                                          | Rallis Research Centre, Bangalore                     | 188.290         | 2004-05 to 2006-07                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 15        | Novel Expression System                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Biocon, Bangalore                                     | 33.125          | 2004-05 to 2008-09                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 15        | Novel Expression System                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Shantha Biotechics, Hyderabad                         | 56.070          | 2004-05 to 2008-09                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 16        | Development of Globally competitive ‘Triple-Play’ Broadband Technology                                                                                                                                                   | Divinet, Pune                                         | 938.750         | 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                       | 537.000         | 2005-06 to 2006-07                  | Defaulter                                 |
| 18        | Development of an integrated micro PCR system with In-situ Identification                                                                                                                                                | bigtech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore                          | 925.100         | 2005-06 to 2011-12                  | Being paid with time delay                |
| 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                      | 736.790         | 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                  | 414.700         | 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                               | 2063.000        | 2006-07 to 2009-10                  | Defaulter                                 |
| 22        | Development of sensor networks chipset based on ultra-wide band technology                                                                                                                                               | Virtual wire tech, New Delhi                          | 422.000         | 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                           | 1493.350        | 2007-08 to 2010-11                  | Defaulter                                 |
| 24        | Intellegent Viedo Surveillance System                                                                                                                                                                                    | Mind Tree Ltd., Bangalore                             | 458.090         | 2008-09 to 2010-11                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 25        | Novel therapy for management of sepsis                                                                                                                                                                                   | Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad                         | 1915.380        | 2007-08 to  2016-17                 | 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             | Being paid in time                        |
| 27        | Development of Characterization of an indigenous vaccine for Johne's disease                                                                                                                                             | Biovet, Bangalore                                     | 429.010         | 2008-09 to 2014-15                  | Repayment not due                         |
| 28        | Evaluation of RNAi-based constructs for conferring resistance on trasgenic rice against the blast fungus Magnaporthe grisea                                                                                              | Metahelix Life Sciences Ltd., Bangalore               | 83.270          | 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               | 800.000         | 2009-10 to 2014-15                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 30        | Novel DPP IV Inhibitors for the treatment of Diabetes                                                                                                                                                                    | Cadila Pharma Ltd., Ahmedabad                         | 769.500         | 2009-10 to  2013-14                 | Being paid in time                        |
| 31        | Development and production of a therapeutic monoclonal antibody against eNAMPT, a novel inflammatory target                                                                                                              | Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., Pune                 | 1531.270        | 2010-11  to  2015-16                | Repayment not due                         |
| 32        | Design, Development and demonstration of high performance parabolic trough based 300 kW Solar Thermal Power Plant                                                                                                        | Milaman Thin Film Systems Pvt. Ltd., Pune             | 1103.250        | 2010-11  to 2015-16                 | Repayment not due                         |
| 33        | Development and commercialization of “Vennfer” – unique H.264 high definition software based multiparty, multipoint video conferencing solution on multipoint network transmission protocol                              | Intellisys Technologies & Research Ltd., Kolkata      | 296.000         | 2010-11  to 2013-14                 | Being paid with time delay                |
| 34        | Development and commercialization of NXR-4D: A lithium-Ion battery powered 4-door next generation electric car (4-seater capacity)                                                                                       | Mahindera Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., Bangaluru | 1586.410        | 2011-12   to 2015-16        Ongoing | Repayment not due                         |
| 35        | Design and fabrication of All-fibre supercontinuum light source with application demonstration to detect fake pills                                                                                                      | Vinvish Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvanathpuram      | 225.250         | 2011-12 to 2013-14                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 36        | Development and commercialization of Soleckshaw Lite - An innovative electrical Green transport platform                                                                                                                 | Kinetic Engg. Ltd., Pune                              | 1317.170        | 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                                    | 893.460         | 2011-12 to 2013-14                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 38        | Development of a diagnostic system for affordable, point of need testing to manage HIV and TB                                                                                                                            | ReaMetrix India Pvt. Ltd., Bangaluru                  | 830.680         | 2011-12 to 2013-14                  | Being paid in time                        |
| 39        | System based computational model of skin (SoCoMOS)                                                                                                                                                                       | Persistent Sys. Ltd., Pune                            | 298.290         | 2011-12 to 2015-16     Ongoing      | Repayment not due                         |
| 40        | Development of integrated technological solutions for security and operations based on UV sensor technologies                                                                                                            | Aron Universal Ltd., Bengaluru                        | 142.15          | 2013-14 to 2015-16        Onging    | Repayment not due                         |
| 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         | 104.000         | 2014-15 to 2016-17 Ongoing          | Repayment not due                         |