01-08-2011, 10:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-08-2011, 10:51 PM by Capt M Kumar.)
As 3G and 4G wireless connectivity becomes widespread over the next five years, it is a near-certainty that we'll see a rapid diffusion of low-cost tablet computers along with free or near-free applications aimed at self-learning, mobile banking as well as commercial productivity. India in 2025 could well emerge as one of the world's most connected and IT-savvy societies.
Fifth, India will almost certainly become a leading example of efficient resource utilisation, especially in energy. India relies on imports for a bigger proportion of its oil & gas needs than any other large emerging economy. The situation is likely to get worse, with sustained growth. The consequences are clear. One possible outcome is that India hits a resource-scarcity wall and economic growth comes to a screeching halt. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/arti...238752.cms
My comments: Mr. Gupta's rosy picture is morale booster but at the same time, his pointing to energy crunch leading to halt calls for looking solutions to energy renewable sources e.g. Tata is already looking into water as fuel for automobiles.
Fifth, India will almost certainly become a leading example of efficient resource utilisation, especially in energy. India relies on imports for a bigger proportion of its oil & gas needs than any other large emerging economy. The situation is likely to get worse, with sustained growth. The consequences are clear. One possible outcome is that India hits a resource-scarcity wall and economic growth comes to a screeching halt. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/arti...238752.cms
My comments: Mr. Gupta's rosy picture is morale booster but at the same time, his pointing to energy crunch leading to halt calls for looking solutions to energy renewable sources e.g. Tata is already looking into water as fuel for automobiles.