Archive · 23 Jun 2025
India Transitions from Tech Follower to Global Science Leader
India has recently become a world leader in science and technology.
This change happened over the last decade, especially because the government has supported scientists and let them try new things.
India now creates new ideas and technologies, instead of waiting for other countries to do it first.
The government has also started new projects to boost science and technology.
India has become a global leader in science and technology over the past decade.
This transformation is attributed to a supportive political climate after 2014.
Scientists were given more freedom to experiment, fostering innovation.
India is now setting global best practices rather than adopting them.
Key initiatives include national missions and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
- Who
- Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Sood.
- What
- India's transformation into a global leader in science and technology.
- When
- Over the past decade.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to a supportive political climate enabling scientific risk-taking and innovation.
- Minister
- Jitendra Singh
- Key Change
- From follower to leader
- Timeframe
- Past decade
- Key Initiative
- National Missions
- Advisory Council
- PM-STIAC
Sources
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India has moved from tech follower to global leader in science and innovation: Jitendra Singh
