India is rich not only in cultural values, heritage and knowledge power, but also in having tremendous sources of natural energy. Furthermore, in last decade India has embarked an excellent milestone in the development of Science & Technology on a Global Front. Nowadays, we are heavily dependent on the technology for our daily routine, for example telephones, television, transportation…etc. Having one of the biggest knowledge pool in the world – which is already acknowledge by the international society, what important is to utilize this rich source of the knowledge in a correct manner to empower the nation in real sense.
Majority of the Indian population is stationed in rural area and let’s not forget that this rural community plays a vital role in the sustainability of the urban areas. We must not also forget that the urban community which is so called developed society is not more than 30-40% of the entire populations. There are many people in the rural areas which are required to be provided with the basic needs like electricity, employment, food…etc. If the science and technology is adopted by our modern society, why not it can also be utilized to empower the rural sectors of the country?
Today, most of the mega cities and metro cities are enjoying power consumption each day, which is sufficient enough for the under privileged rural and/or coastal areas for at least one week. The needless usage of the technology by the modern society is actually the right of our brothers and sisters in the rural areas. If we share the technology with our brothers and sisters in the rural community, we will help them to not only sustain but to live a quality life and enjoy the same comfort level which we have.
We do have the large coastal area. Just like European countries, if the water turbines are placed across the coastal line, we can have the continuous power supply generated through these water turbines and sufficient enough for the coastal communities. The wind turbines should also be stationed at various places which can produce power that can be utilized to provide basic electricity to the villages. Also, many villages are now having solar panels and bio-gas plants for the purpose of providing electricity to the street lights. All of these natural energy sources will not provide only power to the rural communities, but also strengthen the local communities through employment, education and basic support to sustain. Furthermore, the new ways should be innovated by which the society – as a whole, can be benefitted. For example, I am a space scientist, so I will comment that utilizing space technology and remote sensing applications can be beneficial in monitoring the agriculture, urban planning, observing rich heritage of the country, health monitoring, preparing mitigation guidelines for the disaster risk reduction, telemedicine…etc. There are many more applications of the present technologies, in each sector, which can benefit the society, contributing in the development of the country.
The focus on utilization of Science & Technology for the development will not only help to empower the rural sector of the country, but also create a greater impact as the growth engine for the development of the country. Also, this will trigger the healthy competition amongst the states within the country to be the model state through development in education, growth of commercial activities and industrial development, strengthening the rural communities, showcasing the hidden treasure of rich heritage and culture…etc. Above all of these, the real actions in this direction will bring the communities together for the harmonious growth and the ancient adage – “Vasudhaiva Kautumbakam” will be seen in the country in real sense.
© R. Ghadawala
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