DBT successfully transfer technology of forest trees through tissue culture. The

technology of teak is successfully transferred to the international plant laboratory,

UK. It is a landmark because it is first of its kind reverse transfer of tissue culture

technology from developing country to a developed country. Other than that MTP,

i.e. Micropropagation technology which is also established by DBT successfully

transferred the eucalyptus, populous and sugarcane technology to Cadila

Pharmaceuticals, Ahmedabad.

The pharmaceutical company named Cipla has several TT agreements with

pharmaceutical companies in Uganda, Egypt, Morocco, etc.

The investment and acquisition of Caraco Pharmaceuticals Laboratories by Sun

Pharma increases Caraco Pharmaceuticals sale and also establishes a new market. This

is only because of structured technology transfer from Sun Pharma to Caraco

Pharmaceuticals Laboratories.

There are also other examples involving TT like Shanta biotechnics has entered in

TOT for typhoid with IVI Korea, Themis laboratories entered in TT agreement with

Aventis Pharma for fixed-dose combinations of glibenclamide and glimipride with

metformin, Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC) in IIT Mumbai also

developed several technologies in the field of engineering which are available for

transfer, the US multinational Eli-Lilly entered in TT agreement with Shasun Chemical

and Drug for manufacturing of know-how anti-TB drug, cycloserine

There is a never-ending list of technology transfer cases. This shows the importance

of TT in the recent scenario. In spite of barriers and challenges, it is all growing field.

6.4 TOT AGENCIES IN INDIA

The process of technology transfer is very much active in India. Many agencies are

involved in TOT to regulate it to ensure effective and safe transfer within the legal

framework. The agencies involved are APCTT, NRDC, TIFAC, BCIL, TBSE, SIDBI.

6.4.1 APCTT