5. Start of the Novel….
After one of the talks delivered by
Dr. Kalam, a 10-year old girl came
up to him for his autograph. ‘What
is your ambition?’ he asked her. ‘I
want to live in a developed India,’
she replied without hesitation.
6.
7. Topics to be covered….
What is TIFAC?
History of TIFAC
It’s Functioning
Objectives and Purpose
MISSION PROGRAMMES
TICFAC’s Past initiatives
Answer for question that appeared in
2015 exam
Conclusion
8. What Is TIFAC?
Technology Information, Forecasting
and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is an
autonomous organization.
It works under the Department of
Science & Technology.
TIFAC continues to strive for
technology development of the
country by leveraging technology
10. Functioning Bodies..
Chairman
Ex-Officio Members including
secretary and director general.
Eminent Experts
Executive Director
11. Broad Objectives..
To examine and evaluate the existing
state of art of technology.
Technology watch on global trends.
Promotion of Key technologies.
Devise and set up suitable Information
Collection & Programming groups.
Ensure timely availability of requisite
technologies.
… technology development towards
commercialisation
12. Purpose
To watch global trends & formulates
preferred technology options for India.
To look ahead in Technologies, by
assessing the technology trajectories
To support technology innovation by
network actions in select technology
areas of national importance.
18. Answer
In the field of Information technology
Indian Cement Industry
19. The distinctive profile for a developed India[edit]
1. A nation where the rural-urban divide has been reduced to a thin
line.
2. A nation where there is an equitable distribution of, and adequate
access to, energy and quality water.
3. A nation where agriculture, industry and the service sector work
together in symphony.
4. A nation where education with a good value system is not denied
to any meritorious candidates because of societal or economic
discrimination.
5. A nation which is the best destination for the most talented
scholars, scientists, and investors from around the world.
6. A nation where the best of healthcare is available to all.
7. A nation where governance is responsive, transparent and
corruption-free.
8. A nation where poverty has been totally eradicated, illiteracy
removed, crime against women and children is absent, and no one
in the society feels alienated.
9. A nation that is prosperous, healthy, secure, devoid of terrorism,
peaceful and happy, and continues on a sustainable growth path.
10. A nation that is one of the best places to live in and is proud of its