Technology Policy and National Identity: The Microcomputer Comes to India

Subramanian, Ramesh

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“…In this debate, some argue (Kapur, 2002, p. 94) that because the Indian state’s position in the IT sector has clearly differed from that in other areas, it is reasonable to assume that the state played a role in its development, for example, because of forward-looking policies (Das and Sagara, 2017, pp. 57–60), while others (Dossani, 2008) claim that the development of the industry has been because of private entrepreneurial abilities, rather than the policies of the Indian Government (Gupta and Basole, 2020, p. 345; D’Costa, 2011; Subramanian, 2014; Mukherjee, 2016).…”

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“…India has a long history of developing policy frameworks to address the advancement of emerging technologies, including computing. In 1963, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru established the Electronics Committee (Subramanian, 2014, p. 20) and in 1965, India began replacing mechanical tabulators with computers (Bhatt, 2004, p. 92). Four years later, the first India-made 12-bit real-time computer (Trombay Digital Computer) was commissioned (1969) and in 1970, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Department of Electronics (DoE) and Electronic Commission (EC) replaced the Electronics Committee (Subramanian, 2014, p. 21).…”

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“…In 1963, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru established the Electronics Committee (Subramanian, 2014, p. 20) and in 1965, India began replacing mechanical tabulators with computers (Bhatt, 2004, p. 92). Four years later, the first India-made 12-bit real-time computer (Trombay Digital Computer) was commissioned (1969) and in 1970, under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the Department of Electronics (DoE) and Electronic Commission (EC) replaced the Electronics Committee (Subramanian, 2014, p. 21). The DoE and the EC became the main governmental regulatory bodies in charge of overseeing all aspects of computer development, introducing strict import rules for electronics and computers (Subramanian, 2014, p. 21).…”

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Artificial intelligence and information management in the energy transition of India: lessons from the global IT heart

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Purpose India is a fast-growing economy, that has a majority share in the global information technology industry (IT). Rapid urbanisation and modernisation in India have strained its energy sector, which is being reformed to cope. Despite being the global IT heart and having above average research output in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), India has not yet managed to leverage its benefits to the full. This study aims to address the role of AI and information management (IM) in India’s energy transition to highlight the challenges and barriers to its development and use in the energy sector. Design/methodology/approach The study, through analysis of proposed strategies, current policies, available literature and reports, discusses the role of AI and IM in the energy transition in India, highlighting the current situation and challenges. Findings The results show dispersed research and development incentives for IT in the Indian energy sector; however, the needed holistic top-down approach is lacking, calling for due attention in this matter. Adaptive and swift actions from policymakers towards AI and IM are warranted in India. Practical implications The ongoing transition of the Indian energy sector with the integration of smart technologies would result in increased access to big data. Extracting the maximum benefits from this would require a comprehensive AI and IM policy. Social implications The revolution in AI and robotics must be carried out in line with sustainable development goals, to support climate action and to consider privacy issues – both areas in India must be strengthened. Originality/value The paper offers an original discussion on certain applicable solutions regarding the energy transition of AI coming from the Global South; they are based on lessons learned from the Indian case studies presented in this study.

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Technology Policy and National Identity: The Microcomputer Comes to India

Cited by 21 publications

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Artificial intelligence and information management in the energy transition of India: lessons from the global IT heart

Artificial intelligence and information management in the energy transition of India: lessons from the global IT heart

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