Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Karnataka Governor Highlights India's Innovation Drive
The Governor of Karnataka talked about how important it is for India to be innovative to be successful in the world.
He mentioned India's history of coming up with new ideas, from old schools to today's businesses.
He also pointed out that India has improved in how innovative it is.
The Governor wants India to make sure new ideas are protected and that more companies get help with patents.
He thinks places like Bengaluru are great for innovation and supports programs like Startup India to help make India self-reliant.
Karnataka Governor stated that innovation is key for India to achieve self-reliance and global leadership.
The Governor highlighted India's rich history of innovation, citing examples from ancient universities to modern-day startups.
India has risen in the Global Innovation Index, moving from 81st in 2015 to 40th in 2023.
The Governor emphasized the need to bridge the gap in intellectual property rights within the startup ecosystem.
He praised Bengaluru as a hub of technology, education, and culture, commending Jain University.
- Who
- Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot
- What
- The Governor discussed innovation's importance for India.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To emphasize self-reliance and global leadership through innovation
- Event
- Innovasthan – A Vichar to Vikas Yatra
- Focus
- Innovation, IP, and enterprise growth
- Global Innovation Index (2015)
- 81st
- Global Innovation Index (2023)
- 40th
- Startups in India
- Over one lakh
- Unicorns in India
- 110
- Patent Applications (Karnataka)
- Over 6,500