Technical Extension Units CTEUs>: At the third tier of the National Technology Network. It Is proposed to establish Technical Extension Units <TEUs> at Divisional level to provide extension services to Industry In the local areas. These units will operate under administrative and technical control of the PTADCs of thler areas and wll I comprise of experienced engineers capable of giving expert technical advice to small Industrial units, handicraft centres etc. lnter-Mlnlsterlal Coordination Committee: A high level Inter-ministerial Committee Is also proposed to be constituted as early as possible to be chaired by the Minister of Finance/Science and Technolgy. with representation from Ministries. nominees from Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Agriculture and smal I entrepreneurs. The main functions of this Committee will be to: I} lay down priority needs to achieve optimal Import substitution In the shortest possible time; 204 II) recommend measures. where necessary. for review of pre­ vailing pol lcles to optimise the accruing advantages; Ill) orient the R&D endeavour to meet the priority needs; country's I v) act as a vehicle for bringing together the Institutions and user Ministries as well as users; local S&T the end- v) ensure optimum commercial uti I lzatlon of the Indigenous processes and technologies and technologies developed In R&D lnsltutlons, etc. and vi) take measures for production of quality goods for export. RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS Research In Industry Is almost non-existent In Pakistan. There Is, therefore an urgent need to develop effective mechanism for providing S&T Inputs for qual lty control, process Improvement and development of new processes and techniques for Increasing qual lty production. It Is, therefore, proposed to establish R&D units In large Industrial establ lshments both In the pub! lc and private sector as well as encourage formation of R&D associations to serve groups of smaller Industries. 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the establishment of Technical Extension Units to provide technical advice to small industrial units and handicraft centers, as well as the creation of an Inter-Ministerial Coordination Committee to promote import substitution and optimize the use of indigenous technologies. Additionally, the text proposes the establishment of R&D units in industrial establishments to improve quality control and develop new processes. These initiatives suggest a strong focus on industrial development and technology promotion, which is not directly related to natural resources, agriculture, or environmental issues.

**Category**
Industry, Science and technology