text: rural technology, alternate and renewable sources of energy, electronics goods, ocean development and mining of the see-bed, environmental sciences, etc. Many of these developments have helped to save foreign exchange and Increase export earnings. Yet there are several pers lstent prob I ems and challenges. Energy: The cost of our oil Imports Is still staggering. Improve- ments to Indigenous and technological capacity Is needed for ol I exploration, utilization of natural gas, production of liquid fuel from eel lulostlc material, and upgrading the technology for the production of oil and gas, development of 150 kw aerogenera­ tors against the present 5kw, more efficient photovoltalcs, bet­ ter ocean and thermal energy converters, and high voltage elec­trical transmission. Metereology: A better understanding of the mechanism of the monsoon, and of tropical metereology Is required. Oceanographic Research: Here the target areas are off-shore hydrocarbons; fishery resources to augment food supplies, especially proteins; under­ standing of the weather, particularly the monsoon and easterly weather structures across the Bay of Bengal; mineral resources; and pollution. High and Newly Emerging Technology: Here again there Is a long list of targets. The draft Third Country Programme prepared for UNDP's Governing Council session In mid 1985 contains over 90 such areas of specialisation. Broadly these areas cover Energy Studies, Cryogenics, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, · Ocean Sciences and Engineering, Material Sciences,· Resource Engineering, Micro­ processors, Solar Energy, Fibre Optics, Biotechnology, Fibre end Optical Communication, Genetic Engineering, Remote Sensing end the Hydrofracture of Coat. 132' S and T Planning and Management: Here the main problem Is to translate ·the achievements of the scientists and technologists Into actual and real prosperity for the common person. Advances made In advanced fields such as the mining of polymetallic modules from the sea bed, or In photovoltalcs, or In oil exploration can be translated with 
analysis: The text appears to be focused on the development of technology and its applications in various sectors, with a emphasis on energy, natural resources, and environmental sustainability. The language used suggests a focus on economic growth and development, but also highlights the importance of scientific research and innovation.