Discuss the socio-economic impact of new developments in science and technology in India since independence.
Main Body
Technology has been a driver of development for India since independence.
India had been promoting science and technology from independence as can be seen in establishing IITs, ISRO, BARC etc.
Socio economic impact
(I) Biotechnology
a) Advancements in seeds and fertilizers - High yielding varieties development by MS luminination had led to Green Revolution
b) Pharma sector development - India became one of largest manufactures of vaccines and medicines
(II) Telecommunication
(III) Industrial technology
(V) Early warning in case of GLOF
(b) Collecting real time data on glacial lakes
Other measures
(I) Reducing green house gas emissions and brown carbon emissions which are causing rapid global retreat
(II) Stabilizing moisture artificially
Using radars and real time satellite monitoring is key to face GLOF emergency.
- Clear institutional framework
- Specific sectoral impact
- Links to socio-economic outcomes
- Multiple sector coverage
- Links technology to poverty reduction
- Infrastructure focus
- Practical and specific measures
- Mentions technology-based solutions
- Addresses both mitigation and adaptation
Snehith Chakka
Science and Technology in Independent India
Socio-economic Impact
Development and Transformations
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Structured and developmental
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