Need to develop appropriate micro-industry models for rural areas: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 3 (KNN) There is a need to develop appropriate Micro-Industry models for the rural areas that use local resources and skills to meet the local needs and generate local enterprise and employment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

He was addressing the inauguration of the 104th Session of the Indian Science Congress, Tirupati.

He said there is a need to develop a host of technologies based on efficient co-generation for clusters of villages and semi-urban areas.

These technologies should aim to convert agri and bio-waste to satisfy multiple needs of electricity, clean water, crop-processing and cold storage.

Further, PM Modi said he has learnt that the Technology Vision 2035 document released in last year’s Science Congress, is now developing into a detailed roadmap for twelve key technology sectors.

Further, NITI Aayog is evolving a holistic science and technology vision for the country.

One important area that needs to be addressed is the rapid global rise of Cyber-Physical Systems, he said adding that this has the potential to pose unprecedented challenges and stresses to our demographic dividend.

“But we can turn it into a huge opportunity by research, training and skilling in robotics, artificial intelligence, digital manufacturing, big data analysis, deep learning, quantum communication and Internet-of-Things,” PM Modi said.

There is a need to develop and exploit these technologies in services and manufacturing sectors; in agriculture, water, energy & traffic management; health, environment, infrastructure and Geo Information Systems; security; financial systems and in combating crime, stressed the PM.

He said there is a need to develop an Inter-Ministerial National Mission in the Cyber-Physical Systems to secure our future by creation of basic R&D infrastructure, manpower and skills.

“Our best science and technology institutions should further strengthen their basic research in line with leading global standards. Translating this basic knowledge into innovations, start-ups and industry will help us achieve inclusive and sustainable growth, he said.