Question

 “India is a nation with very sound scientific and technological base and yet we rely on foreign technologies for our industrialisation”. Comment!

05 Aug 2026
Answer :
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India possesses a strong scientific and technological foundation, supported by a large network of universities, research institutions, technical organisations, laboratories and skilled scientific manpower. Institutions such as the Indian Space Research Organisation, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institutes of Technology and various national laboratories have contributed significantly to scientific advancement. India has also demonstrated capabilities in areas such as space technology, nuclear science, pharmaceuticals, information technology, biotechnology, agriculture and engineering. However, despite this sound base, Indian industrialisation has often depended considerably on foreign technologies. This apparent contradiction can be understood through the perspective of Research and Development (R&D) and innovation management. One major reason is the gap between scientific research and industrial application. Indian research institutions have produced substantial theoretical knowledge and technological discoveries, but many innovations have not been successfully commercialised. The process of converting laboratory research into marketable products requires
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