India: S&t policy and Focus on Ethics

Then how do we approach this in our project! What examples are there where S&T is used to reduce inequality?

European theory of Social Cohesion (Communitarian S&T Policy)

Importance of S&T was recognized during the colonial rule itself.

• Importance of S&T was recognized during the colonial rule itself.

• Indigenous efforts for modern science

• Harnessing S&T for development in Independent India was a cherished objective.

• Support of thinkers, industrialists, scientists and freedom fighters

• Two camps on development approach came up one with rapid industrialization, massive projects like dams and modernization of all sectors in industry (Nehru) and the other with local industry and agriculture (Gandhi)

At stake was the issue of values and institutional mechanisms than use/non use of S&T

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