Author: Prof B N Jagatap

Since 1987, India has been celebrating National Science Day (NSD) on February 28 of every year. NSD is meant for emphasizing the role of science in national development and for showcasing the country’s achievements in science and technology. Starting from 1997, NSD celebration has been made thematic. Themes for NSD have been contextual and they are intended to sensitize people on the impending challenges which demand scientific and technological solutions. In 2024, the theme for NSD was, ‘Indigenous Technology for Viksit Bharat’. The phrase ‘indigenous technology’ literally means technological knowledge and skills used by indigenous people to meet their needs.…

The crossroads at which India finds itself today due to the ongoing pandemic reinforce the need for the country to grasp the true meaning of technology and to utilise it for maximum benefit. Throughout history, technology has played a pivotal role in the development of the human race. Technology has been responsible for the rise and fall of civilizations, societies, and regional and world powers. The Industrial revolution which began in the 18th century in Europe accelerated the pace of technological change, which helped the European nations become dominant economic and political actors on the world stage. The transformation of the…