SCIENCE AND TECHNLOGY

Development is required in every individual to every nation in all aspects and for development to
happen, science and technology go hand in hand. Basically science is known as the study of
knowledge, which is made into a system and depends on analysing and understanding facts.
Technology is basically the application of this scientific knowledge.
For any successful economy, particularly in todays quest for knowledge based economies,
science, technology and engineering are the basic requisites. If nations do not implement science
and technology, then the chances of getting themselves developed becomes minimal and thus
could be even rated as an undeveloped nation. Science and Technology is associated in all means
with modernity and it is an essential tool for rapid development.
Modernization in every aspect of life is the greatest example of the implementation of science
and technology in every nation. With the introduction of modern gadgets in every walk of life,
life has become simple and this is possible only because of implementing science and technology
together. Without having modern equipments in all sectors, be it in medicines, infrastructure,
aviation, electricity, information technology or any other field, the advancement and benefits that
we face today would not have been possible.
A nation who is not able to prosper on these grounds would never be able to sustain the lives
there and may have to solely depend on other nations for the basic requirements. Such is the
influence of science and technology for the development of a nation.
For every nation to get developed, the application of both science and technology has to go hand
in hand. Villages are developed into towns and towns to cities and cities are expanding to greater
horizons. This expansion has occurred through the expansion of science and technology over the
years passed and will be more in the coming years.
Today, countries are classified as developed and developing countries. The major categorization
is based on economy and the application of science and technology. If carefully analysed, one
gets to understand that countries which have a strong base in science and technology are the ones
that developed faster. A few examples are of countries like Russia, Japan, Brazil, China, India
and many more.
It is estimated by the World Bank that seven of the ten largest economies of the world by 2020
would be in Asia, China, Japan, India, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Taiwan. A few
decades ago, these countries were known to have poor policies, low discipline and no
advancement and then with the introduction of science and technology in an effective manner,
they have made ripples across the globe.

The role that science and technology has played in improving the life conditions across the globe
is vivid, but the benefit has to been harvested maximum by all countries. Science and technology
has made life a lot easier and also a lot better with the advancement of medicines and analysis on
diseases. Apart from the medical side, there has been remarkable development in education,
communication, agriculture, industry etc. the global economic output has increased 17 folds in
the 20th century. In spite of the advancements in almost all sectors, still the world is not free from
hunger, disease, pollution, illiteracy and poverty. The gap between the rich and the poor has
widened. By the 21st century, with the right applications of research, development, and
implications of science and technology a major difference could be brought about.
It goes without saying that, a nations development and prosperity is judged to a large extend by
the status of science and technology of that nation. A scientifically unsophisticated society means
an underdeveloped nation in al sectors. It is easily understood when analysing that countries like
Japan and USA who invest a decent amount for research and development are in the highest
stratum of development whereas countries like Nepal who invest very less amount in research
and development remain in the lowest ladder of development.
Without proper implementation of science and technology, no nation could grow and all those
nations that were labelled as low in growth have proved where they stand today and all that has
happened only because of science and technology.
We as citizens of the nation and who hold equal responsibility for the growth should equip our
youth with all possible facilities for their research thirst and support and motivate them, as the
future of our nation is in their hands and they could get our nation to more advanced levels than
what it is today.