Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Experts Urge Increased Science and Tech Investment in India
Experts in India had a meeting to talk about how important it is to spend more money on science and technology.
They said India has very smart people, but not enough money is being spent on research.
They think if India invests more in science, it can solve big problems and become a leader in important areas.
They also said it's important to work with other countries and make sure more places in India can do good research, not just a few special ones.
This way, India can discover new things and help the world.
Experts at an event in New Delhi emphasized the need for increased investment in science and technology in India.
Professor Jack Szostak highlighted that India has talented people but modest overall investment in science and technology.
Former Principal Scientific Adviser Professor K. VijayRaghavan stressed the need to expand research funding beyond elite centers.
Priyamvada Natarajan called for strategic investment in high-impact, interdisciplinary areas to define the next frontiers of science.
Professor Rajesh Gopakumar advocated for internationalizing Indian science and strengthening global collaboration.
- Who
- Experts including Nobel Laureate Professor Jack Szostak, former Principal Scientific Adviser Professor K. VijayRaghavan, Professor Priyamvada Natarajan, and Professor Rajesh Gopakumar
- What
- A call for increased investment in science and technology in India
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, at an event organized by Ashoka University
- Why
- To address global uncertainty, technological advances, and societal challenges, and to leverage India's talent for scientific research
- Event Location
- New Delhi
- Organized By
- Ashoka University
- Key Speakers
- Professor Jack Szostak, Professor K. VijayRaghavan, Priyamvada Natarajan, Professor Rajesh Gopakumar
- Main Focus
- Increasing investment in science and technology
- Highlighted Need
- Expanding research funding beyond elite centers
- Strategic Emphasis
- High-impact, interdisciplinary areas and international collaboration