Information Technology in Social Development: The Reality Bites
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: THE REALITY BITES.
ABSTRACT
Development in society is a continuous phenomenon, triggered by technological innovations, human values and a synergistic association of the duo. Such an association inevitably creates ripples of enhancement in productivity, solidarity and security of a society leading to developments in many a dimension of the social entity.
The Paper attempts to locate the association of information technology in social enhancement. The paper then explores in phases the Indian development scenario in the backdrop of information technology. It highlights the elements of technology and human values work in the socio-economic periphery.
INTRODUCTION
Development is the process of continuously enhancing the capacity of society to respond to opportunities and challenges by increasing its level of organization.
The process of social development occurs by increasing the scope and complexity of the organization and the interactions between and amongst the societal values, beliefs and institutions. The movement involves a simultaneous development of the social fabric in quantitative terms of size and carrying capacity of social activities; in qualitative terms of enhancing the productivity; in geographical terms covering a wide segment of the population.
The physical application of mind for scientific discovery and technological invention and the social application of mind for organizational innovation have been powerful forces for social development over the past few centuries. The 20th century has been heralded as the century of the common man. Never before has the society been accorded with such value and consideration for the poorest and lowliest of its citizens. The granting of universal suffrage and acceptance of the goal of universal education are unprecedented steps.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IN DEVELOPMENT
Science and technology are expected to play a vitally important role in ensuring
ABSTRACT
Development in society is a continuous phenomenon, triggered by technological innovations, human values and a synergistic association of the duo. Such an association inevitably creates ripples of enhancement in productivity, solidarity and security of a society leading to developments in many a dimension of the social entity.
The Paper attempts to locate the association of information technology in social enhancement. The paper then explores in phases the Indian development scenario in the backdrop of information technology. It highlights the elements of technology and human values work in the socio-economic periphery.
INTRODUCTION
Development is the process of continuously enhancing the capacity of society to respond to opportunities and challenges by increasing its level of organization.
The process of social development occurs by increasing the scope and complexity of the organization and the interactions between and amongst the societal values, beliefs and institutions. The movement involves a simultaneous development of the social fabric in quantitative terms of size and carrying capacity of social activities; in qualitative terms of enhancing the productivity; in geographical terms covering a wide segment of the population.
The physical application of mind for scientific discovery and technological invention and the social application of mind for organizational innovation have been powerful forces for social development over the past few centuries. The 20th century has been heralded as the century of the common man. Never before has the society been accorded with such value and consideration for the poorest and lowliest of its citizens. The granting of universal suffrage and acceptance of the goal of universal education are unprecedented steps.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IN DEVELOPMENT
Science and technology are expected to play a vitally important role in ensuring
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