DRDO is full of reservation quota scientists. I tried to look for an opening in DRDO and other govt. organization, but all openings are for reserved catogories. SC, ST, OBC. I am higly qualified scientist, but no opening for me in Indian Govt jobs. So left for abroad. There is hardly any R and D in private sector. Only some research and development occurs in software industry in India. Applied sciences research is a big zero. Here are some facts why India fails to develop any new technlogy, India has 157 researchers/million people, while US has over 5000 researchers /million, Sweden and Finland over 7000 researchers /million and China about 800 researcher /million. Govt. and private sector spends very very little on research.So how will they get new technology. I love my country and would love to come back if I get a decent research job. But thanks to reservation and govt. apathy many highly trained scientists are working abroad. I am sure many people will start abusing me for having left my country and being a Brahmin elitist. They are welcome to do it as they dont want to look at the reality.
RE:DRDO and reservation
by Attatar Yena on Jan 16, 2008 11:35 PM Permalink
One thing is for sure that India needs to invest more in R&D considering the its size and its problems. Also India needs to create more world class institutions in all relevant fields. This will not only enable people with aspirations to do R&D work to stay back in India but will also do away with the feeling that the 'cake' is too small for everybody to share and be happy. We need to create more opportunities. The current requirement for scientists in India definitly does not reflect our population ( most of the research and teaching posts are based proportionately on 1960 Population Census) and its complex needs. It is high time the MPs in Parliaments and ministers stop spending lavilshly on their perks and invest in creating world class instituions. The amount of money wasted because of frequent adjournments of Upper and Lower houses of Parliament could easily fund a research institution but who cares...It is all about creating more opportunities per head.
RE:DRDO and reservation
by pavani on Jan 17, 2008 02:35 AM Permalink
Hey.. I am a brahmin girl. Graduated from IITKanpur...But I worked with DRDO as scientist for 2 yrs.. as soon as I came out from college. I have also posted a message like Schedule of scientist.... I am also in abroad now. I was not given chance to work completely.
RE:DRDO and reservation
by jagadisan krishnamoorthy on Jan 17, 2008 10:48 PM Permalink
Dear Pavani, ask not what the country can give you, please ask what you can give the country. IIT graduates who have left the country for better prospects have no right to talk about DRDO, where the great achievements are being made just with second grade engineers, but sincere, dedicated and patriotic.
