Role of Technology

Transfer in rapid
development of
Industries in India
By: Aniruddha Bidkar
Roll No: 601

Introduction:

Technology Transfer Activities include:

Processing and evaluating invention disclosures;

filing for patents; technology marketing;

licensing; protecting intellectual property arising from research activity;

and assisting in creating new businesses and promoting the success of existing
firms.

The result of these activities will be new products, more high-quality jobs, and an
expanded economy.

Department of Science and Technology:

Technology Transfer Division is engaged in promotion of various technology

development programmes.

The division is also promoting technology demonstration and dissemination for

the benefit of general masses through core and programme assistance to
State Councils on Science & Technology.

The division is operating following schemes:

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Research Program

Instrumentation Development Program

State Science & Technology Program

Examples

20 HP Tractors

Development of a 20 HP Tractor with an easier utilization of implements, high

field efficiency , ideal for deep ploughing, trouble free performance, lesser
consumption of diesel and ability to pull heavy loads over steep gradients

The Development The technology was developed by a CSIR laboratory Central Mechanical Engineering Institute (CMERI), Durgapur.

: It was commercialized by NRDC. Licensed to M/s Punjab Tractors Ltd. (PTL)

in December, 1972. An amount of Rs. 245.48 lakhs received as premium and
royalty.

: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) acquired 43.3% stake

Maruti Suzuki

In 1982, a turning point was represented by the creation of the JV between

Maruti Udyog Ltd, a State-owned company that had not been able to make its
production take off, and the Japanese multinational Suzuki Motor Company

A very important flow of technology characterised this alliance.

Several Japanese suppliers of Suzuki invested in India and started their

production operations.

New technology was introduced, as well as new design and management

systems.

Suzlon

The technology development strategies that have been pursued by the

companies Suzlon and Goldwind, India and Chinas leading wind turbine
manufacturers

This examination of how two leading developing-country firms have acquired

and assimilated advanced technologies provides crucial insights into
facilitating international technology transfers, which will be an important
component of any technological leapfrogging strategy to achieve lower
greenhouse gas emissions in the developing world.

Airbus-Tata

French aircraft giant Airbus is likely to tie up with the Tatas to manufacture
transport planes for the defence sector

Indian Air Force has plans to replace its Avros aircraft, and the Airbus-Tata
combine is one among several groups that are expected to bid for the
contract.

Indian Railways

.IRFCs funding has support technology infusion in the Railways and has
enabled Ministry of Railways to purchase new generation Locomotives from
General Motors (USA) along with transfer of technology and new generation
Coaches from Germany for use in high speed/Shatabdi trains

Acquisition of high capacity & efficient assets with IRFC funding has gone a
long way in increasing traffic output and revenue growth over the years.

Nestle

India has profited in terms of employment, increased revenues from taxes,

training of technical and other personnel, reduction in imports and the
creation of products for export through the vast investments of the Nestle
Company.

Nestle set up an entire dairy industry and successfully created an acceptable

product by canning and processing buffalo milk.

Thank You!