Science and technology in India
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Science and Technology in India is currently a major field and is overseen by the Department of Science and Technology of the Indian Government. In 2006, the Science and Technology infrastructure had grown to Rs 30 Billion, from the Rs 10 Million in 1947. Indian Science and Technology covers majors fields including Electronics, Space, Defence, Nuclear, Biomolecular, Medical, Environmental, Agricultural etc. With one of the largest Scientific and Technological infrastructure and manpower in her possession, India has also established collaboration programmes with other countries. The Governments outlook on Science and Technology in India has been to establish this as an integral part of the socio-economic development of the country.
With the encouragement and support that has been provided by the Scientific Policy Resolution of 1958 and the Technology Policy Statement of 1983 , there is today a sound infrastructural base for science and technology. These include research laboratories, higher educational institutions and highly skilled human resource. Science and technology have had unprecedented impact on economic growth and social development.Knowledge has become a source of economic might and power. This has led to increased restrictions on sharing of knowledge, to new norms of intellectual property rights, and to global trade and technology control regimes. Department of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971- with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. Major responsibilities of DST Formulation of policy statements and guidelines on science and technology Support to basic and applied research in national institutions throughout the country Support to critical technology programmes, Support socially oriented S&T interventions in rural areas for weaker sections Support knowledge-based and innovation driven entrepreneurship development to create self-employment opportunities Popularisation of science and technology etc
[edit] History
Science and technology in ancient India covered many major branches of human knowledge and activities, including mathematics, astronomy and physics, metallurgy, medical science and surgery, fine arts, mechanical and production technology, civil engineering and architecture, shipbuilding and navigation, sports and games.
