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- - .. -- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS FOR RURAL AREAS . - Rural development is an integral part and a key component of national development, along with industrial development. Yet, rural development has meant many different things to different groups. In this paper, I will try to link rural development to the practice of Science and Technology (S&T) and discuss mainly the kind of S and projects that need to be tackled by agencies working in or for rural areas. The actual Science and Technology involved will not be discussed, but may be raised as a topic for later discussion. As the selection of projects is linked to our criteria and objectives, some basic issues will be discussed first. It is likely that everyone may not accept these ideas, but it is important that the basic premises be Clear before one takes up the rural development programme. It is my belief that there are certain qualities, viz. dedication to work, technical competence, a broad spectrum of experience, an adventurous mind, a creative intelligence, patience and perseverance that are needed as much in rural development as in any other walk of life. There are more things in common between rural and other kinds of development, than there are differences; both activities complement each other. Rural Development Through Education System 204