New Delhi, May 31: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, stated on Sunday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has evolved from being a technology follower to a technology leader over the past 12 years. This transformation lays a robust scientific and technological foundation for the vision of ‘Developed India-2047.’
In a recent podcast, Dr. Singh highlighted that India is now rapidly participating in the global development of new technologies and is helping to shape the future direction of innovation across various sectors.
He emphasized that India has made significant strides in becoming a technology leader, moving away from its previous role of merely adopting technologies developed elsewhere. The scientific capabilities, innovative environment, and technological infrastructure established during this period are crucial for achieving the goals of ‘Developed India-2047.’
For decades, India primarily adopted technologies developed in other countries, often entering new technological fields years after developed nations. However, according to Dr. Singh, the country is now positioning itself as a major global innovation hub.
He credited Prime Minister Modi for placing science and technology at the center of national policy-making, promoting private sector participation, innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and citizen-centric scientific progress.
This policy approach has enabled India to build a strong technology ecosystem that supports economic growth, strategic capabilities, and public service delivery.
Dr. Singh noted that the country has made significant advancements in sectors such as space, nuclear energy, quantum technology, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy.
Regarding the space sector, Dr. Singh mentioned that after opening the field to private participation, India has developed one of the most dynamic space ecosystems in the world. The number of space startups has surged from a single digit to over 400, and India’s space economy, currently valued at approximately $9 billion, is expected to grow significantly in the coming years.
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