Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan from a Technologist Viewpoint

Context: Technological analysis of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ in the context of technical institutions will pave the way for self-reliant digital India.

Technological Analysis of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’

• Capacity building and up-gradation of MSMEs: through technological, human-resource enhancement and industrial innovations by utilizing emergency credit line and equity infusion.
• Developing indigenous technologies and transferring them: to industry for a production like innovative designs of PPE, low-cost ventilators, testing kits, and sanitization systems.
• Robust research and development-backed industrial ecosystem: with technical institutions, MSMEs and the capital goods sector as key players, powered by quick decision-making and government policies.
• Exhaustive online marketplace applications for selling agricultural produce: to reduce leakages in the supply chain and artificial pricing

• It will also provide updates regarding the finances available, government and banking notices, market situation, and the latest technologies.

• Automating manual functions and existing rudimentary systems: to reduce drudgery and improve productivity.

• It will lead to a manifold increase in rural earnings, capacity building, improved product quality, increased employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities in rural areas.

• Technical institutions: map the skills of migrant workers and develop their skill development training requirements for creating employment avenues.
• Online learning with a dedicated software: to democratize quality education and increase inclusivity (AM radio, community radio, and podcasts for education).

Conclusion: Optimal use of digitization and automation within our varied capabilities can transform the unprecedented pandemic crisis into pathways leading us towards an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.