The Hindu Business Line : Technology takes flight

Technology, fast becoming India’s biggest strength, has demonstrated how product and service innovations from grassroots-level to moon missions can make a difference to daily lives. To commemorate 60 years of Indian Independence, and as a tribute to India’s technological progress, Daily Planet Goes to India, Discovery channel’s flagship programme will showcase the unique innovations that are changing the face of India.

These include ISRO’s Chandrayaan moon mission, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, restoration work at the Taj Mahal and Ajanta Caves, the Global Pagoda — an engineering marvel under construction near Mumbai, the first indigenous ly developed and designed multi-purpose civilian aircraft SARAS by National Aerospace Laboratories and the SkyBus — a solution for growing traffic congestion.

The series will also highlight innovations directly impacting day-to-day lives which include the six-sigma credited practice of Dabbawallas; the innovative Jaipur Foot — artificial limbs that are changing the life of millions of amputees; the amphibious bicycle created by Mohammad Saidullah from Bihar — a conventional bicycle that can be modified to cross ponds and other water bodies and is extremely useful during floods; and the pedal-operated washing machine created by Remya Jose from Kerala. Cricket lovers can witness the research undertaken at NASA’s AMES Research Centre in California to help bowlers perfect their swing.

Also hear Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy speak on India’s economic future, and renowned agricultural scientist Dr M.S. Swaminathan on improving the lives of millions by bringing the Internet to the poorest in remote villages.

An independent, computer-interactive project titled ‘Hole in the Wall’ in a Delhi slum showcases how computers can improve children’s behavioural maturity without adult intervention. The series also highlights a solution to the problem of contaminated drinking water involving an inexpensive and effective water filter. The six-episode series, which began on August 15, will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

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