Articles by Baldev Singh

The industrial sector spent Rs 473 crore on R and D in 1984-85. This should be seen against the output of Rs 1,17,770 crore generated by the manufacturing sector in 1985-86. It should also be a matter of concern that a major portion (76 per cent) of R and D expenditure continues to be borne by central and state government agencies and universities. If R and D is to serve as the motive power for competitive development of industry at an international level, the productive sector would have to be the main performer of R and D activities.

Baldev Singh A review of the functions and structure of the CSIR, as is proposed to be undertaken by the Fourth CSIR Review Committee, is both timely and important. Firstly, the Science and Technology scenario and the extent of CSIR*s scientific responsibility are not the same with the emergence of other scientific agencies and depart- ments of the government. Secondly, there has been a shift in the policies of the government away from import substitution and in favour of science and technology going to the front areas instead of playing the 'catch-up game'.

Foreign Technology: Role and Control Baldev Singh Foreign Technology and Investment; National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi, June 1971; pp 170; Rs 25.