Indian science, technology, and society: The changing landscape

Over the centuries, India's scientific and technological position among developed and developing countries has shifted. Several centuries ago, it was characterized by scientific thought, capabilities, and techniques more advanced than many countries. However, when the scientific and industrial...

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Published in:Technology in society 2008-08, Vol.30 (3), p.299-308
Main Author: Mashelkar, R.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comparative analysis
Developing Countries
Economic Development
Economic power
Economics
Education
Education systems
India
Industrialization
International system
Knowledge
Pillars
Science
Science and Technology
Social conditions
Technology
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Summary:Over the centuries, India's scientific and technological position among developed and developing countries has shifted. Several centuries ago, it was characterized by scientific thought, capabilities, and techniques more advanced than many countries. However, when the scientific and industrial revolutions took place in the West, India was in a stagnant period. This paper looks at knowledge production in different countries vis-à-vis their economic strength, and then positions India within this landscape. Science and technology in India rest on four pillars: (1) techno-nationalism, (2) inclusive growth, (3) techno-globalism, and (4) global leadership. Each of these pillars is discussed in some detail, followed by concluding recommendations for steps India should take if it wishes to assume a leadership role among the world's developed nations.
ISSN:0160-791X
1879-3274
DOI:10.1016/j.techsoc.2008.04.017