Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
4. Highlighting the contributions of Indian technology industry, discuss the role played by India as an innovation powerhouse of the world. What are limiting factors to innovation in India? Suggest measures to overcome it. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Indian technology industry today has a presence in over 100 countries and draws on employees of over 150 nationalities. As per the Global Innovation Index 2021 ranking, India is the top innovative country in central and south Asia and holds the record for over-performing on innovation relative to its level of development for the 11th year in a row.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the Indian innovation scenario especially with regard to tech sector, limitations to Indian innovation and measures needed.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the factors that have contributed to spread of innovation and achievements of India in it. Highlight the special achievements of Indian technology industry in this.
Next, write about the factors which limit the growth of innovation in the country.
Next, write about measures that can be taken in order to further boost spread of innovation in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
