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Future Prospects of Nanotechnology- Its Scope and Applications in India

Varsha Deshraj

Abstract


Nanotechnology is the science of the minute and the technology of the future is one of the most exhilarating and extensive area of research which may lead to the greatest technological progress of the 21st century. It is a worldwide phenomenon and a promising field that finds its way into an innumerable of industrial applications spanning across all areas of science and technology. Although the field is accepted abroad, it is quite recently that Indian industries have started realizing the commercial viability of Nanotechnology. In our country, Nanotechnology is at its formative year’s stage and is targeted towards the major streams like electronics, healthcare markets, agriculture and other industrial products. The scope and application of Nanotechnology is incredible and mind-boggling and it is one of the hottest career options available for the youth.  It is rational to presume over the next couple of decades that nanobiotechnology industries and unique developments will revolutionize animal health and agriculture in India.


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