National Information Technology Strengths and Weaknesses

India has recently become a powerhouse in technology. It has brought about change in fast way trying to catch up to countries like the US. India has made many changes to policy since it's independence. This has brought about deregulation and privatization to help foster ICT infrastructure. India is looked at in a new light as a source of software and engineering capacity. Marvalous technology parks help bolster the spirit of India's technology landscape. The policy changes have helped affect a brighter future for ICT in India. The continued high standing of India's education has allowed for the development of a highly capable workforce. The government has made great strides in interacting with it's citizens using ICT. ICT production in India has increased very dramatically. Software export has become one of it's main businesses. We have seen a large diffusion of an ICT culture in India. Most teens have cell phones. The sheer size of the ICT market in India has a lot of upside potential. There have been many problems that have come along with these great developments.

India has been plagued with corruption. It stems far and wide and is fairly difficult to subdue. It has created problems for E-government interaction with citizens. The infrastructure has also caused a divide between the rich and the poor. This is also bolstered by the caste system which is still taken to heart by some in India. Political fueds still run their course causing development to slow down. Piracy is still rampant because of improper enforcement of copyright laws. Many of these factors create deter individuals from wanting to invest in India, but the trade off for the low costs hasn't stopped them.

As India continues to develop it's ICT policies and infrastructure I believe it will become one of the leaders in the global economy. India has shown an ability to produce and export. The advantages it has experienced in technology have spilled over into other industries. India has shown an ability to work with the current technology leaders. India must now deal with it's internal problems and focus forward on the future.