Though India now has large base in science and technology, which is fast expanding, it is still a long way from realising its potential of becoming a world leader in science . Name some important factors which in your view have hindered the advancement of science in India .

Explanation

Some of the important factors which have hindered the growth of science the india are given below:
Lock of infrastructure and funds for quality research work in science.
Science education is neither properly oriented nor directed. It needs specific direction depending on our requirements.
The rural based science education is nearly non-existent so that majority of population is deprived of the benefits of advancements in science and technology.
Poor pay scales and other facilities to scientists as compared to administrators.
Indian society is full of superstitions and is highly traditional. Therefore, they are slow in adopting the new scientific trends.
There is practically no co-ordination between the researchers and the industrialists. The industrialists are the actual consumers of new research and technology. The industrialists of this country have little confidence in the ability of the indian scientists.