Ministry' of urban Development, Government of the Republic of India and the Department of Transportation of the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as "the Participants"): Recognizing that ' developments in the field of transportation technology r:an make important contributions towards promoting, encouraging, and advancing safe, economical. Efficient and environmentally sound public transportation systems: and Desiring to promote scientific and technological cooperation and collaboration in the field of public transportation have reached agreement as follows: Article I The Participants intend to undertake cooperation and collaboration in public transportation science and technology on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.