Technology environment

Technology evaluation
In order to assess the performance of technology in the major sectors of Indian industry, and to assess the gaps in technology and to suggest possible programmes for R&D and technology upgradation, the Government has initiated studies in various important areas such as fertilisers, steel, cement, mini steel, forgings, foundry, aluminium, so on Over 50 sectors have been identified and in about 30 sectors, studies have .been commissioned. The reports, whenever they come, are widely discussed in industry, government departments and other concerned organisations, and circulated. The reports bring out the need for accelerated effort in technology generation and absorption. Technology demonstration is also envisaged in some important identified areas in order to speedily introduce new technologies. These studies bring out technology gaps and needed thrusts for technology absorption

Definition of technological environment

Technological Environment means the development in the field of technology which affects business by new inventions of productions and other improvements in techniques to perform the business work. Explanation

We see that in 21st century, technology is changing fastly. Now, all work is done online and business shops are using machinery at high level. There are following technological environment factors which affects business.
New inventions to produce the products. New inventions relating to marketing like BPO for selling online in international market.

Indian Govt. has taken many following steps for technological development.
1. Establishment of technological and research institute

Indian govt. has established 500 technological institutes for providing education to Indian students. It has also established 1080 research institutes. In these institutes major names like space research centre, medical research centre and agricultural research centre have developed India technically.
2. Positive Technical policy India has strong and positive technical policy for technological development. This policy opens door to import technology from foreign countries for increasing agricultural and industrial developments. 3. High Growth Rate of Information Technology in India In India, IT sector is developing with 35% growth rate, India is second country after China who is using internet at large scale for e-commerce , e-education and e-accounting .

4. Incentive for promoting Technology in India

Indian Govt. has given 100% income tax exemption for expenses incurred in research of technology in India. State financial corporation is uplifting domestic technology by supporting finance to domestic Industries.

Policy objectives of science and technology in India

1. 2. To integrate science and technology with all spheres of national activity in order to enhance Indias global competitiveness, to ensure continued development of national infrastructure and to safeguard national security. To exploit the full power of science and technology for the mitigation of natural hazards, particularly, earthquakes, floods, cyclones and drought. To use science and technology as a vehicle for international cooperation and collaboration and to promote the pooling and sharing of material and intellectual resources in order to achieve common goals. To encourage the highest level of innovation and research and development in industry and to promote close and productive interactions between private and public institutions in science and technology. To promote the teaching and practice of all disciplines of science at school and college levels, reaching out to all creative talent in the country, to foster scientific research in the Universities and national institutions, which have a multiplier effect, and to emphasize the critical and essential role of science in the sphere of higher education To encourage the participation of all sections of the population in science and technology endeavors and to ensure the creation of conditions that permit the ful l participation of women scientists and technologists in all areas of research and development Government will ensure continued existence of an Apex S&T Advisory Body which will assist in formulating and implementing various programmes and policies. It will have appropriate representation of industry leaders, leading scientists and technologists and various scientific departments

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STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Science and Technology Governance and Investments Optimal Utilization of Existing Infrastructure and Competence Strengthening of the Infrastructure for Science and Technology in Academic Institutions New Funding Mechanisms for Basic Research Human Resource Development Technology Development, Transfer and Diffusion Promotion of Innovation Industry and Scientific R&D Technologies for Mitigation and Management of Natural Hazards Generation and Management of Intellectual Property Public Awareness of Science and Technology