What are the aims and objectives of
technology Statement 1983 ?
The basic objectives of
the Technology Policy -1983 will be the development of indigenous technology
and efficient absorption and adaptation of imported technology appropriate to
national priorities and resources. Its aims are to:
a) attain technological
competence and self-reliance, to reduce vulnerability, particularly in
strategic and critical areas, making the maximum use of indigenous resources;
b) provide the maximum
gainful and satisfying employment to all strata of society, with emphasis on
the employment of women and weaker sections of society;
c) use traditional skills
and capabilities, making them commercially competitive;
d) ensure the correct mix
between mass production technologies and production by the masses;
e) ensure maximum
development with minimum capital outlay;
f) identify obsolescence
of technology in use and arrange for modernization of both equipment and
technology;
g) develop technologies
which are internationally competitive, particularly those with export
potential;
h) improve production
speedily through greater efficiency and fuller utilization of existing
capabilities, and enhance the quality and reliability of performance and
output;
i) reduce demands on
energy, particularly energy from non-renewable sources;
j) ensure harmony with
the environment, preserve the ecological balance and improve the quality of the
habitat; and
k) recycle waste material
and make full utilization of by-products.
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