Swati SharmaAIR 17 · CSE 2023 · 209 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Nanotechnology is to use technology in production of resources at nano scale (1-100nm). There has been predicted growth of around 35% between 2021-26 globally.
Nanotechnology can aid in socio-economic growth of country →
Body · points
i) Economic growth -
In agriculture sector, nanotechnology (eg) - nanofertilisers - IFFCO Urea
nanodrones for monitoring crops
nano seeds to enhance productivity
In manufacturing sector, - (eg) - nanobots to address skill gap
nano sensors for preventing chemical and biological accidents
In service sector - (eg) - nano drones to address delivery to remote areas
nanosatellites for connectivity and reduced costs
ii) Social growth
In health (eg) - nanomedicines for targeted delivery
nanomicelles for cancer treatment
In environment (eg) - nanoscrubbers for oil spills
nano tags for species conservation
Nano products can aid income of farmers
Government of India has taken steps to aid the sector
However [Challenges] such as - i) proliferation of nanomaterials ii) Nanomaterials can enter food chain iii) Unintended side-effects of nanotechnology
[Reforms] such as -
- Adequate research on nanotechnology
- Mechanism for review of policies
- institutional checks eg - biotech under MOEFCC
Close · a way forward
Efforts should be enhanced to reap benefits of nanotechnology to create $5 trillion economy.
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