Green technology or greentech (otherwise called clean technology) is the application of the environmental science to conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. Sustainable development is the core of green technologies.
During
his recent India visit, U.S. President Barack Obama said his country
will support the second green revolution in agriculture in India. He
suggested that India and U.S. should work together to bring about a more
sustainable Evergreen Revolution.India's
environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, has asked the rich nations to make
green technology available to developing countries free of charge.
Although
criticized for the slow and indifferent approach of Indian industry
towards green technologies at the beginning, now the Indian
entrepreneurs are taking to green technologies with a relish. Many
companies are collaborating with firms around the world on developing
green technologies especially in five main areas such as - integrated
gasification combined cycle (IGCC) for power generation; energy
efficient technology adoption in Indian SMEs, specifically the glass and
foundry industries; wind energy; solar photovoltaic (PV) cells; and
hybrid vehicles.
A survey conducted by workspace solutions provider Regus revealed that at least 30 percent of Indian companies monitor their carbon footprint compared to a global average of 19 percent. The study also shows that atleast 85 percent of Indian companies have declared that government tax breaks are required to accelerate green investment take up. It should also be noted that 25 percent of small companies in India monitor their carbon foot print compared to 45 percent of large businesses.
All major technology companies are committed to green technologies and are going eco-friendly with their products. Dell, which is considered to be the greenest company in the U.S. by many, uses bamboo packaging. Apple has cut down the packaging for its products to a fraction of what it once was. Intel makes sure that its processors deliver the same performance without using halogen or lead.Valuing the proactive steps taken towards green technology, Wipro Technologies was chosen for the IT company of the year award by a Springboard research.In order to accelerate the pace of adopting the green technologies in India, the government of India is setting up a new body with a corpus of up to 200 crore to help companies develop environment- friendly technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles. The National Electric Mobility Mission does promote eco-friendly technologies as an alternative to the use of non-renewable fuels.
A survey conducted by workspace solutions provider Regus revealed that at least 30 percent of Indian companies monitor their carbon footprint compared to a global average of 19 percent. The study also shows that atleast 85 percent of Indian companies have declared that government tax breaks are required to accelerate green investment take up. It should also be noted that 25 percent of small companies in India monitor their carbon foot print compared to 45 percent of large businesses.
All major technology companies are committed to green technologies and are going eco-friendly with their products. Dell, which is considered to be the greenest company in the U.S. by many, uses bamboo packaging. Apple has cut down the packaging for its products to a fraction of what it once was. Intel makes sure that its processors deliver the same performance without using halogen or lead.Valuing the proactive steps taken towards green technology, Wipro Technologies was chosen for the IT company of the year award by a Springboard research.In order to accelerate the pace of adopting the green technologies in India, the government of India is setting up a new body with a corpus of up to 200 crore to help companies develop environment- friendly technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles. The National Electric Mobility Mission does promote eco-friendly technologies as an alternative to the use of non-renewable fuels.
Anticipating
the growth in this sector, many have started their operations in the
green energy space. A lot of venture capitalists are coming up to fund
any projects aimed at clean technologies. Vinod Khosla, the co-founder
of Sun Microsystems, has raised $1.1 billion venture capital fund for
clean energy technology. Suzlon Energy, Orient Green Power, Indowind
Energy, Suryachakra Power Corporation, NEPC India are some of the major
energy companies in India.Green
technology is essential for sustainable development in the long-run.
To develop and tap green technology, India has to focus on social awareness programs and should conduct massive campaign about the need of environment-friendly technologies. The industrial leaders should take initiative to implement more implement green technologies and the government should back such products. A 'Green IT' should be the slogan of the Indian IT industry.
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To develop and tap green technology, India has to focus on social awareness programs and should conduct massive campaign about the need of environment-friendly technologies. The industrial leaders should take initiative to implement more implement green technologies and the government should back such products. A 'Green IT' should be the slogan of the Indian IT industry.
Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100622081359.htm
