How are Science and Environment Linked Together?

by India Science Technology Best India Science, Technology, and Innovation Por

Science and technology are a necessity but they shouldn’t come at the cost of the environment that has already reached the stage where it is in the danger to collapse.

The Science and environment are closely related to each other as one stems from another. The knowledge acquired and technology developed must be used for the betterment of the surrounding that is our planet.

Green Revolution

Whenever one thinks of the planet, the first thing that comes to his mind is the green revolution but technology needs space to set industries and energy to run machines and both the industry and the machines could be harmful to the green cover. It is where knowledge comes into the picture. There is a need to look for technology that supports greenery.

Just like technology companies are working hard to develop science and technology in India, non-profit groups are studying the impact of the technique on nature. These groups are like lighthouses that show the right way to the developers of new techniques. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is one such group that is more like a think-tank guiding the drivers of technology.

Need for creating social-groups like CSE was felt when the knowledge devasted the green cover to set industries. Knowledge knows no boundary but it has to respect the nature that gives us many things including wood, minerals, herbs, soil, and everything needed for a healthy life. The social groups study the impact of knowledge on nature and guide the knowledge-based companies to develop techniques that support nature.

What is the power given to the groups like CSE?

These groups create awareness by following knowledge-based activism where they go to the public with their views on technology innovation in India and update the government bodies about the status of the natural bodies like Sundarbans of the country. While these groups are deprived of any legal power but they wield the power of the public. It is only with their awareness drive that people become alert about nature and their duties towards nature.

How many non-profits are working in the field of nature?

CSE is the largest of all social groups working in the said field but it isn’t alone as there are many big and small groups working in the development of sustainable technology that supports nature. The job of these groups is mainly educational, but they play a vital role in forming the policies of the government. And the government recognizes the good work done by these groups with awards and recognitions.

How to start a non-profit group to work on nature?

If you have an interest in physical sciences and you are a nature lover, you can use your love for green cover and knowledge to advise and guide the companies in developing new techniques to boost industrialization and production. Or you can take a lesson from pioneer institutions like CSE.

Your hard work in the field of nature will be recognized by the government that will allow you to look for grants and funding to boost your knowledge and spread awareness among the masses that are the biggest beneficiaries of technical innovation. The government recognizes the work of both the institutions and individuals.

Could I start my venture in the field of nature-friendly technology?

Yes, you are free to do anything that can help the science and environment in any way. If you have an idea on how to make technology safe for nature, you can discuss your ideas with the government and get grants. Or you can give inputs on technology to the government through your posts.

It is only with the knowledge that a country can grow and the Indian government invites every citizen to share his/her knowledge with the top policy-making body. Live votes, every view counts and the government gives due weightage to every opinion.