Technology Mission: Changes, Important Events, and Chances

Abstract

The rapid expansion of technology has changed the way national and global development missions work. It has opened up new opportunities for innovation and changed the way things used to be done. This article looks at how technological missions have changed over time by looking at three related areas: transitions, milestones, and new possibilities. First, it looks at important changes that are happening because of digitalisation, automation, and technologies that are coming together. These changes are changing social and economic institutions and policy frameworks. Second, it points out important milestones that define the present innovation environment, such as basic infrastructure projects and recent advances in artificial intelligence, clean energy, biotechnology, and linked platforms. Lastly, the essay talks about the strategic chances that these changes give to governments, businesses, and research ecosystems. It stresses the need for collaborative governance, flexible investment models, and creating capacity. By putting these parts together, the paper gives a forward-looking view of how technology missions might be set up to speed up inclusive growth, make society more resilient, and provide long-term benefit for society.