The reasons are not clear. against Other mysteries which India needs to solve without the benefit of experience of dissimilar advanced countries Include the dosage and effectiveness of drugs for the chronically undernourished and for those suffering from endemic parasitic diseases; and the Interaction of common drugs with contraceptive agents. Nuclear Energy: Today India can cover the entire range of activities such as exploration and mining for atomic minerals, preparation of high pu~lty nuclear materials, production of fuel elements for reactors. the design and construction of power reactors and their control systems, the production of heavy water and health and safety Instruments. The goal Is to achieve self-rei lance and vulnerability In this area and to pursue related areas In of radio Isotopes for agriculture, medicine and Industry, as fall-out relating to electronics. Space Research: reduce the use as we II India has launched six satellites for communications, earth observations etc. It has also undertaken two successful projec~s. one (SITE) for nation-wide experimental television, and the other (STEP) for telecommunications. Future efforts will be devoted to launch Polar (PSLY) and Augmented <ASLV) Satellite launch Vehicles; advanced satellite design; Improved techniques of space communication; and better use of space appl !cations. Ultimately India proposes to replace the foreign procurred INSAT spacecraft with Indigenously designed, developed, tested and qualified operational satellites. 131 PERSPECTIVES Though India 11 among the world'* ttn most lnduatrlal lltd countrlea, aeveral Individual atat•• of the United Stat•• or Individual republics of the USSR slgnly produce mort tndustrlel goods than all of India put together. lnsplte of the country ranking high among many fields, there Is an undesirable skew In, the nature and quality of Its technological products. Considerable strides have been made In many spheres of technologies such as Indigenous tractors, construction Industry, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on India's technological advancements and self-reliance in various sectors, including nuclear energy, space research, and indigenous production of goods. It also touches on the quality and nature of India's technological products, suggesting a concern for industrial development and technological competitiveness.

**Category**
Science and technology, Industry