Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development

May 10, 2024

GS Paper III Indian Economy

Context

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organized a National Symposium and Industry Meet on ‘Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development’ in New Delhi.

Emerging Technology

Emerging technology commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or economic effects.

Examples: Top emerging technology trends are AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), big data, advanced analytics, blockchain, cleantech, the Internet of Things (IoT), and robotics.
Significance & Challenges: Emerging digital technologies have generated new opportunities while creating new legal challenges, particularly related to copyrights, trademarks, patents, royalties, and licensing.

Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure Development

The Defence Secretary also inaugurated the industry-partner exhibition, showcasing latest technologies and products developed by the various industry partners.
A symposium souvenir and Research & Development Construction Establishment Work Procedure 2024 were also released during the event.

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About the National Symposium and Industry Meet

Participated by: It was a two-day event, with the participation from the Armed Forces, academia, industry and DRDO.
Aim: To foster dialogue, exchange knowledge and explore innovative approaches to address the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies in infrastructure development in line with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
Actions Required:
- Advancements: While the Armed Forces personnel are being provided with latest weapons/equipment, the private sector should contribute in bolstering the infrastructure set-up in the border areas.
- Timely Quality Products: Need for the industry to work together with the government, and focus more on the mass production of quality products in a time-bound manner.
- Collaboration: There is a need for the industry to collaborate with academia to enhance the skills of the workforce that can help realize a technology into a product.

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