SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT KALYAN CHETTRI

Abstract

In the case of developing countries, the significance of science and technology for rural
development has been recognized to a much greater extent. In rural areas, there have been
improvements in various areas such as the livelihood of the people, educational institutions,
medical and health care centers, small scale industries, agriculture, sources of energy, water,
housing, information tech- nology, space technology, women and employment opportunities.
Developments and progress in all these areas have been as a result of utilization of innovative
techniques and science. Rural people have understood the benefits of computers and television. In
India, agriculture is the main occupation in rural areas and people have become aware of advanced
agricultural techniques, irrigation methods, seeds, fertilizers and so forth. In this research paper,
the researcher has highlighted science and technology from an Indian perspective, characteristics,
examples of appropriate technologies, applications of science and technology, significance of
science and technology, and role of science academies. There have been developments in the rural
areas but much more awareness and thought- fulness is required for the further development of the
rural areas.