Support from the government in terms of changing the tax structure and reducing the duties / taxes for the equipment, machines, software related to automation, robotics or the industry 4.0.

The good initiative of SKILL INDIA by the government is the right move, but it has to focus on the new technology areas. The youth of the country should be encouraged to learn the new skills by special programmes linked with premier institutes, concessions for students and as well the inclusion of the existing work force in such knowledge upgradation.

Quality of life
Undoubtedly the quality of life shall improve across all segments
in the future.

There may be days ahead, where humans work very little  as there would be no work to do, but at the same time enjoy the benefits of technology/ automations.

However if this has to be a reality, government should not work on only cosmetic changes in their policies , but with true intent of development and the universities make serious efforts to maximise offerings on new technologies in their curriculum. Similarly industries should stop pursuing only productivity, profit and start looking into future of automation, robotics, IoT and Industry 4.0.

The onus lies with us to embrace automation and related technology with open mind and heart, by bringing in the changes in ourselves to learn, grow within our area of ownership responsibility and authority to bring the reality of Make in India and to see the country becoming a super power in the global economy.

The author is the General Manager - Product Development and Quality at Toyoda Gosei South India Pvt. Ltd., BENGALURU