This was stated in a joint communique issued here to-day at the conclusion of the second meeting of the Indo-U.S. sub-commission on science and technology. The member U.S. delegation was led by Dr. Oswald H. Ganley, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. In the area of environment, programmes were identified in cleaning and washing of coal and the gas from coal combustion. It will also include waste water treatment, solid waste treatment and water purification. In the area of health, joint programmes will include nutrition, metabolic and degenerative diseases, health services, delivery and occupational safety.