point of view of socio-economic efficiency, the analysis of water resources and principal directions of water protection measures In perspective. All ministries and departments whose enterprises are located In the city as well as Institutes of the USSR Academy of Sciences and branch research Institutes engaged In S and T progress and socio-economic problems have taken part In the elaboration of the programme thus ensuring real complex character of Its perspective forecasts. PROBLEMS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSESSEMENT OF S AND T DEVELOPMENT RESULTS Unbreakable ties between S and T development and socio­ economic processes are conditioned by·the fact that the level of long-term socio-economic requirements determines the objectives and directions of SandT progress whereas SandT achievements determine socio-economic possibilities of the society. In the system of plann.lng the country's national economy this relationship Is being real lzed during the process of coordination of S and T sections In the Complex programme of S and T develop• ment of the USSR with the problems of socio-economic development as well as during elaboration of the Basic directions of economic and social development for 10 years. The plans of S and T deve­ lopment envisage the corresponding system of Indices reflecting directions of development of new types of produce with the Indi­ cation of Its technological level and the advantages over the existing types of analagous designation, I.e. one determines the possibilities of new produce to meet the social demand. In doing so utmost Importance Is attributed to problems related with raising the level of automation and mechanization on the basis of new technology which Is oriented towards the solution of vital social problem of reduction and elimination of hard manual labour. In Its turn, this exerts a considerable Impact on such social processes as Improvement of professional qualification of workers, raising their education ·and culture 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the relationship between scientific and technological development and socio-economic processes, highlighting the importance of considering long-term socio-economic requirements in planning for S&T progress. It also mentions the need to raise the level of automation and mechanization, which is likely to have an impact on various aspects of society, including employment and education. The text does not specifically focus on a particular sector or industry, but rather provides a broader perspective on the role of S&T in driving socio-economic development.

**Category**
Economic development, Science and technology