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Tech Democratization Redefining Post-2014 India; Rajya Sabha Deputy Chief Delivers Sir Syed Memorial Lecture
Anytime News Network (Pooja Shrivastava):
Delivering the prestigious Sir Syed Ahmed Memorial Lecture at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh delivered a compelling speech on “The Role of Technology in Social Change: An Indian Perspective.” Organised by AMU’s Sir Syed Academy, the high-profile academic gathering saw enthusiastic participation from prominent intellectuals, scholars, researchers, and students.
Bridging Modern Science with Sir Syed’s Reformist Legacy In his intellectual address, the Deputy Chairman drew visionary parallels with the reformist zeal of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. He emphasized that embracing modern knowledge and cultivating a scientific temperament remain absolutely vital for India’s ongoing national growth. Utilizing historical global references, Harivansh highlighted how disruptive technological interventions have historically shaped and redefined macro-societies across the world.
An Urgent Call to Eradicate the Digital Divide Stressing that technology is the most potent catalyst for engineering social equality, the Deputy Chairman asserted that its benefits must penetrate seamlessly to all vulnerable strata of society. He called for a concentrated effort to bridge the existing digital divide, ensuring that emerging technological innovations remain deeply rooted in India’s unique socio-cultural realities.
The Post-2014 Structural Transformation Reflecting on contemporary India, Harivansh pointed out how the strategic adoption of new-age technologies post-2014 has exponentially accelerated social inclusion. He noted that the central government’s ongoing push for emerging tech, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unified digital public infrastructure, has expanded access to healthcare and education. This ecosystem has not only introduced transparency and institutional accountability but has fundamentally democratized technology for the common citizen.
