Technology vision for India upto 2020: a new facet of technology management-a case study in agriculture & education sectors

Summary form only given, as follows. Technology Vision for India upto 2020 envisages the road map of ´Developed India by 2020´ through economic and social development (with technology as a tool) of key sectors of Indian economy. Agriculture is one of the important sectors and the key issue to be addressed is food sustainability & security. The improvement is yield in Paddy & Wheat has been shown in the States of Bihar & Uttar Pradesh by demonstration of model farming through ´Systems Approach´. On demonstration, the farmers have themselves adopted the practices. The electronic communication has provided a quick response to the need of farmers in managing the introduction and adoption of newer techniques. The Mission REACH envisages achieving new heights in Education Sector through establishing ´Centres of Relevance and Excellence (CORE)´ having triangular partnership with Industry, Institution & TIFAC. It will provide quality man-power in areas of societal and industrial relevance. So far, nine educational institutions have been networked under this programme. Target is to network about 100-120 educational institution in 2-3 years. These are realized through networking strengths established with different institutions. The mission approach transcend beyond traditional working methodologies and synergise institutions both public and private. The tools of information technology are used to manage the technological inputs at disposed locations. Thus implementing technology projects in mission mode embraces a new facet of technology management incorporating technical, administrative and inter-personal and social subsystems