Keeping the wheel of innovation going and spirits elevated, constant and unfailing technology has continued to evolve every year with India getting a larger slice.
Many avenues have been unhitched and have unleashed prime virtues holding a great value across industries such as AI, Space Tech, Cloud Framework, remote working and sustainability.
Among such a thick bunch of novel frameworks, generative AI stood prominent, with its ramifications felt across the tech landscape.
Tech Avenue Holds A Great Promise For 2024 With Stunning Trends:
Let’s harp upon such trends below which hold great promise:
1). Energy From Hydrogen:
GoI has given credence to the National Green Hydrogen Mission to plan and project hydrogen production capacity to the tune of 5 million metric tonnes every year.
But then, when it comes to utilising hydrogen as a clean fuel, the minds concerned simply grope in the dark alleys.
Now is the time to spread awareness about it and to clear the misconception to put this project in motion.
2). Electric Vehicle Proliferation:
The Electric Vehicle sector in India has pressed the accelerator with new models as the manufacturing drive stretches further.
Such development reflects our country’s development to sustainable mobility.
But then, policy faces dozens of challenges too and certain factors like infra lacuna, poor battery framework and inadequate supply of clean energy hamper this effort.
Clearly dear reader, there ought to be a fusion of government and industry to give wheels to this effort and to roll onwards.
Clean Optics on Sustainability:
Sustainable energy practices are likely to get a heft. We will be committed to certain areas such as green construction renewable energy options for green hydrogen and manipulation.
Further, our rural setting is likely to get drenched with solar energy. Efforts like these are getting great momentum globally and India is likely to be more enriched this time around in 2024.
When it comes to the switch to sustainable energy sources, these methods are establishing a global standard.
Progress in Pharmaceuticals:
Significant advancements in the pharmaceutical industry, such as personalized medicine, biotechnology, and in-drug development, are anticipated to strengthen India’s standing in the international healthcare arena.
The Next Gen Trio: ioT, web 3.0, and Metaverse
These technologies are not going away, even though they may be going through a “trough of disillusionment” in terms of the hypercycle.
Rather, they are developing along a continuum, and artificial intelligence is essential to their maturation. Web 3.0 offers better security, privacy, and control over personal data, but it has to overcome scalability and regulatory framework issues.
Fast data transfer from 5G is expected to revolutionize communication, however there are security issues with interconnected IoT devices.
Although the metaverse promises advantages for gaming and teamwork by fusing the virtual and real worlds, there are ethical questions.
AI will improve Web 3.0 security, streamline 5 G networks, analyze IoT data, and have an impact on the metaverse’s growth.
AI and generative AI trends for the coming year:
India is expected to lead the way in Gen AI thanks to its highly qualified workforce and thriving AI industry.
What will happen in 2024?
A human-centric AI approach:
Developing AI systems that augment human capabilities, encourage teamwork, and establish sympathetic connections between computers and users will continue to be a primary component of overall corporate strategy, even in the face of technological advancements.
AI Reskilling and Upskilling:
Upskilling and reskilling will become more prevalent by 2024, allaying concerns about massive job dislocation. AI integration will enhance current work functions and open up new options while highlighting a constant learning culture.
AI talents combined with domain knowledge will be highly sought after.
Regulations And Policy:
Around the world, governments are modifying their legal frameworks to handle new concerns about content authenticity, privacy, and AI ethics. The same three areas need to be the focus of Indian policymakers’ review and interpretation of current regulations.
Engineers’ role:
In 2024, engineers will be at the forefront of developing ethical AI procedures. In addition to creating new technologies, they have to push for moral issues and work with legislators to create policies that give responsible AI development and application top priority.
The teaching of engineering will increasingly incorporate ethical issues.
Reality Pulse: EV Charging Points Lye Defunct Across Delhi NCR:
Well, dear reader, such is the versatility of AI framework, renewable energy 5G etc, which call for its widespread adoption and implementation to reap gains of polished productivity and world-class business sophistication.
But then, at most of the places in Delhi NCR, EV charging stations are seldom visited and used. https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/haryana/drag-on-ev-push-6-of-7-public-chargers-on-delhi-nh-lying-defunct-575645
As sincere journalism demands, we ought to reflect on the actual state of affairs and how we, the inhabitants of the city, turn a blind eye to EVs and opt for regular petrol when it comes to our daily commute and transportation.
Poor Upkeep Of EV Charging Points:
The management and upkeep of the current 100 stations have already proven to be a burden for the New Delhi Municipal Council, which is proposing to install 350 additional electric vehicle charging stations.
A minimum of 39 out of the 100 charging stations that were erected approximately a year and a half ago in prominent sites throughout Lutyens’ Delhi are no longer operational, while another 21 are either undergoing repairs or have not yet been put into service.
Those who frequent the EV charging stations have discovered that the ones at Kali Mandir on Bangla Sahib Road, Lodhi Garden (Gate No. 1), next to the Chelmsford Club, and next to Jain Bhawan at Gole Market are broken.
At several locations, the equipment was destroyed, and the supply devices were absent.
The Kali Mandir station was overrun by homeless people. There was trash all over the location, and their clothes and possessions were hanging at the station. A resident stated,” This station never began operations even after commissioning. In fact, it did not get a power connection at all.
Then, parts of the infrastructure were stolen. If NDMC had kept an eye on the facility or installed CCTV cameras, perhaps public money wouldn’t have gone down the drain.”
Given its proximity to residential apartments, a mohalla clinic, and a public restroom, the residents believe that if the charging station had been operational, many more cars would have used it.
According to the residents, the e-charging station at Chelmsford Club did function initially. They revealed, “But eventually, all the charging points became defunct and the shed and steel structure were either stolen or damaged,”
When questioned about this, NDMC representatives stated that complaints had been sent to Energy Efficiency Services Limited, which is in charge of maintaining the e-charging stations, and that the weapons of 39 stations had been stolen some time ago.
Claims were made by an official about the insurance sought by the civic body in place of stolen guns. That was EESL which spent money for installing the 100 charging stations while NDMC supported with the space, power connection and needed authority for this purpose.
Mr Satish Upadhyay, who sits in the seat of Vice-Chairman, NDMC shared,
“Following complaints, I visited a few stations on Wednesday and discovered lapses in their functioning and upkeep. While complaints have been filed with regard to missing guns at 39 sites, one station is undergoing repairs and at least 20 are midway to commissioning.”
Mr Upadhyay talks about the needed infra to help people and to encourage them to opt for the green way of transport.
He gave the assurance, “We will make all efforts to have the stations operating again”.
Now comes Mr N Mohan, who heads EVCI, at Convergence Energy Services Limited which is a subsidiary of EESL, who clarified the range of obligations of his firm and this includes rectification of faults while damages are not his firm’s duty.
His words, “While all chargers are insured, the insurance claim process necessitates the submission of a closure report by police.”
He went on to add, There is a need to adopt strategies to prevent the recurrence of incidents of this sort.”
Plan of Installing Points Is In Limbo:
Just in October, EESL laid out the proposal of installing points to charge and swapping batteries at the present locations but such a plan also seems to be in limbo. To this aspect, he said, The proposal is still pending NDMC’s approval. Such an initiative could help allocate manpower to operate these stations and mitigate the risk of theft and vandalism.”
