How is India Progressing in the Field of Science and Technology?
If you want to track India’s development of science and technology then you should study the establishment of CSIR.
While the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) was formally established in September 1942, its origin can be traced back to the 1930s when the British felt the need for establishing research institutions for identifying and developing natural resources and new industries.
Established as an autonomous body, CSIR emerged as the largest research and development organization in India. Today, it runs multiple labs, outreach centers, innovation centers, and 5 units with a collective force of thousands of employees that include eminent scientists and academicians.
In the late 1980s, CSIR realized the need for a different unit to study mathematical modeling and computer bases simulations to understand their importance in simplifying complex systems used in scientific research. It established CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR-4PI) with its center in Bangalore for the above-mentioned purpose.
Today, the CSIR-4PI is involved in developing modeling approaches to help in understanding the structures and simplifying the evolution of complex systems. Also, it invites students of the science stream to learn new things through its summer projects. These study programs are offered twice a year and students of B.E. / M.Sc. / M.Tech can take part in these programs.
What does the establishment of these institutes show?
After discussing the establishment and objective of two scientific institutes, you will certainly want to know what their establishment says about India. It proves that the government is committed to spreading scientific knowledge through technology innovation in India. These two institutes are like big lighthouses for students of science stream capable of helping in scientific development with their research.
Achievements of these institutes
An institute is known for its achievements and CSIR has a long list of achievements that includes developing India’s first synthetic drug, manufacturing the first Indian tractor Swaraj, designing the 14-seater plane SARAS, and establishing the first of its kind Traditional Knowledge Digital Library. The list is long and the institute is adding more gems to its kitty every day.
What is the future of scientific knowledge of the country?
Science and technology in India are still in their nascent stage but it has a great future. The country is taking long strides towards independence in different areas, especially in space research, aerospace engineering, mining, food, petroleum, environmental science, ocean science, and food. These two institutes are doing a great job in developing scientific knowledge of the country that is evident in involving students of the science stream in their projects.
What is the biggest achievement of these institutes?
Established to develop scientific knowledge, these institutes have helped society and the country in many ways. But the best achievement is involving students in their projects. They publish journals for people to know about their projects and encourage people to come forward and embrace scientific knowledge.
These institutes provide students and everyone to understand earth, atmosphere & environment sciences with their journals. It is a big step towards developing scientific knowledge in society. The institutes are doing dual work – increasing knowledge and developing natural resources and industries.
Would there be more institutes like CSIR and CSIR-4PI?
Yes, the country needs more institutes to speed up the process of scientific development. But CSIR will remain the price institute and others will work as its units. It will work like a platform to provide comprehensive knowledge. You can compare it to a one-stop solution for all your scientific needs.
Together CSIR and CSIR-4PI are doing a commendable job in the field of scientific knowledge. They provide a strong base for Indian technology and innovation and they will continue to inspire students to come forward to take scientific knowledge through its journals and courses.
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