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[[File:Vikram_Sarabhai.jpg|thumb|Vikram_Sarabhai]] [[file:Homi_Jehangir_Bhabha_1960s.jpg|right|thumb|Homi_Jehangir_Bhabha_1960s]] [[file:IIT_Kharagpur_Old_Building_1951.jpg|right|thumb|IIT_Kharagpur_Old_Building_1951]] [[file:Trombay.jpg|thumb|Trombay]] [[file:PSLV-CA_1.jpg|thumb|PSLV-CA_1]] [[file:Su30mki1thumb.jpg|thumb|Su30mki1thumb]] [[file:A._P._J._Abdul_Kalam_in_2008.jpg|thumb|A._P._J._Abdul_Kalam_in_2008]] '''Science and technology in India''' have a long and distinguished history, dating back to ancient times. India has made significant contributions to various fields of science and technology, and continues to be a major player in the global scientific community.
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| conventional_long_name = Republic of India
| common_name = India
| image_flag = Flag of India.svg
| image_coat = Emblem of India.svg
| national_motto = "Satyameva Jayate" ("Truth Alone Triumphs")
| national_anthem = "Jana Gana Mana"
| capital = New Delhi
| largest_city = Mumbai
| official_languages = Hindi, English
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| population_estimate = 1,366,417,754
| population_estimate_year = 2019
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== Ancient and Medieval Period ==
'''Science and technology in India''' have a rich history and a promising future. India has made significant contributions to the fields of [[mathematics]], [[astronomy]], [[medicine]], and [[engineering]] since ancient times. In the modern era, India continues to be a hub for scientific research and technological innovation.
India's contributions to science and technology began in ancient times with the [[Indus Valley Civilization]], which had advanced urban planning, architecture, and metallurgy. The [[Vedas]] contain references to astronomical observations and mathematical concepts. The [[Sulba Sutras]] are ancient Indian texts that include some of the earliest known records of geometry.


During the [[Gupta Empire]], Indian mathematicians like [[Aryabhata]] and [[Brahmagupta]] made significant contributions to [[mathematics]] and [[astronomy]]. Aryabhata's work on the approximation of pi and the concept of zero are particularly noteworthy. The [[Iron Pillar of Delhi]] is an example of advanced metallurgy from this period.
== Historical Background ==
India's contributions to science and technology date back to ancient times. The [[Indus Valley Civilization]] (c. 3300–1300 BCE) was notable for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and metallurgy. Ancient Indian scholars made significant advancements in [[mathematics]], including the development of the concept of zero and the decimal system.


== Colonial Period ==
In the field of [[astronomy]], Indian astronomers like [[Aryabhata]] and [[Brahmagupta]] made pioneering contributions. Aryabhata's work on the approximation of pi and the concept of the solar year were groundbreaking.
During the [[British Raj]], India saw the establishment of several scientific institutions, including the [[Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science]] and the [[Indian Institute of Science]]. Indian scientists like [[Jagadish Chandra Bose]], [[C. V. Raman]], and [[Srinivasa Ramanujan]] made groundbreaking contributions in fields such as [[physics]], [[botany]], and [[mathematics]].


== Post-Independence Era ==
In [[medicine]], the ancient Indian system of [[Ayurveda]] is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. The [[Sushruta Samhita]], an ancient Sanskrit text, is one of the earliest works on surgery.
After gaining independence in 1947, India placed a strong emphasis on science and technology as a means of national development. The establishment of the [[Indian Institutes of Technology]] (IITs) and the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) were significant milestones. The [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) was founded in 1969 and has since achieved numerous milestones, including the successful [[Mars Orbiter Mission]].


== Modern Developments ==
== Modern Developments ==
India continues to make strides in various fields of science and technology. The country is a leader in [[information technology]] and [[software development]]. Indian scientists are also making significant contributions in fields such as [[biotechnology]], [[nanotechnology]], and [[renewable energy]].
In the post-independence era, India has made significant strides in science and technology. The establishment of institutions like the [[Indian Institutes of Technology]] (IITs) and the [[Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research]] (IISERs) has fostered a culture of research and innovation.


== Notable Indian Scientists ==
=== Space Research ===
* [[C. V. Raman]] - Nobel laureate in Physics
The [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO) is a testament to India's capabilities in space technology. ISRO's achievements include the successful launch of the [[Chandrayaan-1]] mission, which discovered water molecules on the moon, and the [[Mars Orbiter Mission]] (Mangalyaan), which made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.
* [[Homi J. Bhabha]] - Father of the Indian nuclear program
* [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] - Aerospace scientist and former President of India
* [[Venkatraman Ramakrishnan]] - Nobel laureate in Chemistry


== Related Pages ==
=== Information Technology ===
* [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]
India is a global leader in the [[information technology]] sector. Cities like [[Bengaluru]], often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," are home to numerous IT companies and startups. The growth of the IT industry has significantly contributed to India's economy and has positioned India as a major player in the global tech industry.
* [[Indian Institutes of Technology]]
 
* [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]]
=== Biotechnology ===
* [[Aryabhata]]
India's biotechnology sector is rapidly growing, with advancements in [[genomics]], [[bioinformatics]], and [[pharmaceuticals]]. The country is a major producer of generic drugs and vaccines, contributing to global healthcare.
* [[C. V. Raman]]
* [[Homi J. Bhabha]]
* [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]
* [[Venkatraman Ramakrishnan]]


== See Also ==
== Challenges and Opportunities ==
* [[History of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent]]
Despite its achievements, India faces challenges in science and technology, including the need for increased funding, infrastructure development, and addressing the digital divide. However, the potential for growth is immense, with opportunities in areas like [[artificial intelligence]], [[renewable energy]], and [[nanotechnology]].
* [[List of Indian inventions and discoveries]]
* [[Education in India]]
* [[Economy of India]]


== References ==
== Also see ==
{{Reflist}}
* [[Indian Institutes of Technology]]
* [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]
* [[Information technology in India]]
* [[Biotechnology in India]]
* [[Ayurveda]]


== External Links ==
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Science and technology in India have a rich history and a promising future. India has made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and engineering since ancient times. In the modern era, India continues to be a hub for scientific research and technological innovation.

Historical Background[edit]

India's contributions to science and technology date back to ancient times. The Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE) was notable for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and metallurgy. Ancient Indian scholars made significant advancements in mathematics, including the development of the concept of zero and the decimal system.

In the field of astronomy, Indian astronomers like Aryabhata and Brahmagupta made pioneering contributions. Aryabhata's work on the approximation of pi and the concept of the solar year were groundbreaking.

In medicine, the ancient Indian system of Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. The Sushruta Samhita, an ancient Sanskrit text, is one of the earliest works on surgery.

Modern Developments[edit]

In the post-independence era, India has made significant strides in science and technology. The establishment of institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) has fostered a culture of research and innovation.

Space Research[edit]

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is a testament to India's capabilities in space technology. ISRO's achievements include the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-1 mission, which discovered water molecules on the moon, and the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), which made India the first Asian nation to reach Martian orbit and the first nation in the world to do so in its first attempt.

Information Technology[edit]

India is a global leader in the information technology sector. Cities like Bengaluru, often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India," are home to numerous IT companies and startups. The growth of the IT industry has significantly contributed to India's economy and has positioned India as a major player in the global tech industry.

Biotechnology[edit]

India's biotechnology sector is rapidly growing, with advancements in genomics, bioinformatics, and pharmaceuticals. The country is a major producer of generic drugs and vaccines, contributing to global healthcare.

Challenges and Opportunities[edit]

Despite its achievements, India faces challenges in science and technology, including the need for increased funding, infrastructure development, and addressing the digital divide. However, the potential for growth is immense, with opportunities in areas like artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and nanotechnology.

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