Emerging technologies like nanotechnology and hydrogen energy will be the focus areas of the Confederation of Indian Industry's technology division this year.
The chamber is looking at special public-private joint ventures for technology transfer with countries like the United States, Japan and Taiwan.
In partnership with the department of science and technology, CII is working on a roadmap to promote research and development in the field of nanotechnology.
The chamber has already started a private initiative, led by Ratan Tata, for hydrogen energy R&D. In 2004-05, CII and the science and technology department will work on an integrated long-term programme with Russian laboratories to help showcase Indian nanotech and hydrogen energy capabilities. International