Q. Discuss the main task of Research and Development (R & D) wing in the context of development of modern society?

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THE MAIN TASK OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

In the long run, indigenous R and D should not be neglected. The import of foreign technology should be made on selective basis because foreign technology cannot always sustain industrial growth.

We should be self-dependent and should not allow our country to become dumping ground for outdated foreign technology. We should learn from countries like Japan and try to develop our own technology to international levels.

Our business houses should allocate enough funds for in-house R and D activities.

Our universities and technical institutions should be given enough financial support in their research activities.

People engaged in R and D should be motivated by offering good incentives which will also help to contain brain-drain.

Adequate attention for the development of R and D will ensure supply of consumer durables and would ultimately lead to the improvement of living standards of the people. It will also lead to the improvement of quality of goods.