Science and Technology in the Human Development of China
Science And Technology In The Human Development Of China
Abhinav Kumar (2009TT10837)
Lokesh Varun (2009TT10797)
TOTAL WORD COUNT :7857
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Ambuj Sagar
Contents Introduction A Background of Agriculture in China: Challenges and Needs Recent Technical Advances in Agriculture and Their Benefits to China Bio Technology: New Seed Varieties Bt cotton Impacts Of Bt Cotton GM Rice Impacts Of insect resistant GM varieties Bio Fortification Folate bio fortification Technology In the Field Of Health In China Rear View of Health Care in China Ancient Health Care Practices and Their Effects Modern scientific techniques, methods, procedures and their benefits to China Biomedical Sciences The Heath System after Liberation Maternity and Child care Major hurdles on the path Summary and conclusions Table 1 REFERENCES End Notes
Abstract
Since many years there has been much focus on the research and development in China as the country is leapfrogging to a new era of technologies. In this report we have considered mainly the health and the agricultural aspects of technology helping China in making a difference in human development standards of the country.
Introduction
One of the most important fundamental commodities that are critical to man’s existence is food. In this regard, a country’s agricultural backbone is vital to sustain the way of life for its citizens. Without a sound food and agricultural support system, the country’s continual development in all other areas including economic, cultural, social and industrial aspects will simply move forward at a very slow rate or even not at all.
Food production and agriculture is given more meaning and importance in China
Abhinav Kumar (2009TT10837)
Lokesh Varun (2009TT10797)
TOTAL WORD COUNT :7857
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Ambuj Sagar
Contents Introduction A Background of Agriculture in China: Challenges and Needs Recent Technical Advances in Agriculture and Their Benefits to China Bio Technology: New Seed Varieties Bt cotton Impacts Of Bt Cotton GM Rice Impacts Of insect resistant GM varieties Bio Fortification Folate bio fortification Technology In the Field Of Health In China Rear View of Health Care in China Ancient Health Care Practices and Their Effects Modern scientific techniques, methods, procedures and their benefits to China Biomedical Sciences The Heath System after Liberation Maternity and Child care Major hurdles on the path Summary and conclusions Table 1 REFERENCES End Notes
Abstract
Since many years there has been much focus on the research and development in China as the country is leapfrogging to a new era of technologies. In this report we have considered mainly the health and the agricultural aspects of technology helping China in making a difference in human development standards of the country.
Introduction
One of the most important fundamental commodities that are critical to man’s existence is food. In this regard, a country’s agricultural backbone is vital to sustain the way of life for its citizens. Without a sound food and agricultural support system, the country’s continual development in all other areas including economic, cultural, social and industrial aspects will simply move forward at a very slow rate or even not at all.
Food production and agriculture is given more meaning and importance in China
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