Question

write an essay on the importance of self reliance in science and technology for national development.

Answer 1

Whenever there is a development it is linked with the technological as well as scientific advancements. Science is finding out the ways with which there can be advancements and then technology is what you have figured out with scientific methods, applying that practically. 
There can be advancements in the economy but with science and technology, it is much easier to implement the new strategies, countries which have the technological equipment those countries come under the category of developed nations.
With increasing trend of people demanding new products with more features in them, people need up to date products, to fulfil those demands more technological and scientific advancements are required.

Answer 2

Importance of Self-reliance in Science and Technology for National Development.

 

Lisa Murkowski has rightly and wisely said, “Freedom comes from strength and self-reliance.” Self reliance in science and technology is the first prerequisite for national development. Without it no nation can dream of prosperity and freedom. Advanced countries such as USA, Russia, France, UK, Israel, China, South Korea, Japan, etc. are advanced by virtue of their advancement in the science and technology.

The above mentioned countries have developed such sophisticated machines and technology that they can do almost anything. These countries have made state-of-the-art weapons, surveillance, situational monitoring devices that they are always ready to tackle any emergencies in advance. Similarly, they have made unprecedented advances in education, medicines, energy creation, vehicles manufacturing, computers, IT world, research, etc.

They are selling the most advanced machines, tools, expertise, and services to the less developed countries at a whopping price, thus strengthening their countries further. India is the new entrant in this sphere. India has shown phenomenal success in science and technology recently. The notable organizations that have contributed to scientific and technological development are: ISRO, DRDO, ADA, BHEL, etc. India has stunned the world in its expertise in producing sophisticated weapons for self defense such as  Akash, Prithivi, Agni, LCA, BDM system, etc.

ISRO has earned the nation huge profit by launching satellites into the space for foreign countries. Indian doctors, engineers, scientists are in great demand the world over. So, we see scientific and technological development is a kind of index for  national development and prosperity.