One of the most important aspects of science & technology is that it has solution to difficult of the difficult problems, the problems which have the potential to become major bottlenecks to the overall growth of the country.
Some of these problems could be –
• Health aspects
• Standard of education
• Availability of healthy food and safe drinking water
• Infrastructure
On the other hand, once mitigating solutions are found for these problems, then the second major issue is the underdevelopment in the field of scientific research and technology that directly affects the development of the country’s economy, infrastructure, higher education, and a few other fields listed below:-
• Development of nuclear technology
• Defense technology
• Development of satellites
• Biotechnology
• Meteorological science
• Space technology
• Nanotechnology
• Wireless communication, etc.
All these technologies, provide favorable conditions for the country’s growth and increase healthy competition nationally and also internationally.
In today’s world, we get to read or listen that developed countries, developing countries, undeveloped countries, or even third-world countries, all these designate the level of development of science and technology in other countries, they have the influence on.
Government has also created an exclusive department to emphasize on the development of science and technology and a separate budget also allocated for the same.
Nature of science & technology:-
There are normally two types of knowledge required for the overall development of a country,
• Technical knowledge:-
It can be defined in the simplest term as- ‘know – how’. It includes ranges of basic skills such as advancement in agriculture, development of chemical industries, medical technology, software engineering, etc.
• Understanding of the attributes or elements:-
It means, knowledge and understanding of the intelligence of workers, quality of products, value of a firm, effectiveness of market, etc.
The un competitiveness of any attributes or elements leads to knowledge gap and information deficiency, which is directly related to the underdevelopment of the respective country.
Likewise, science and technology is directly related to the overall development of the country. As a matter of fact, science and technology facilitates healthy competition between the different attributes and elements and acts like a platform for a better life.
The role of science & technology in INDIA, Over the period of time, has progressively and perceptibly paved way for development in the field of science and technology.
The 21st century in INDIA is apparently marked as the beginning towards an advancement in terms of technology and enrichment of knowledge base in the fields of science.
At present, INDIA holds a strong position in terms of advanced technology. INDIA also serves as a knowledge warehouse with the existence of its many institutions catering to science and technology, which come with qualified and trained manpower.
Areas of development:-
Let us now discuss the different areas which undergo development with the advancement in science & technology:-
Higher education:-
• Scientific research and development
• Technological development
• Advancement of agricultural system
• Development of space science and technology
• Development of medical science and technology
• Development of infrastructure
• Information and communication technology
• Development of various fields of engineering (including software, chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, electronic, etc.)
Likewise, INDIA has strong scientific and technological base that spreads across the country in the form of academic institutions, research and development laboratories, advanced medical center (with research facilities), experimental centers, and different advanced industries.
Therefore, in order to alleviate the basic problems of food and supply, safe drinking water, health problems, education, infrastructure, etc., the emphasis and gradual development of science and technology is essential.
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