Archive · 8 Dec 2025
India Enters Innovation-Driven Era, Aims for Global Tech Leadership
India is becoming a leader in technology and innovation.
A minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that India is now creating new trends in technology instead of following others.
He talked about how India is doing great things in areas like space, nuclear energy, and healthcare.
The minister also mentioned that India will soon send a person to the Moon.
He encouraged young people to take risks and innovate.
The government is helping with new funds and support for research and start-ups.
This means that people from all over India, even small towns, can now contribute to these big changes.
India is transitioning from a traditional economy to an innovation-driven nation, shaping global technology trends.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India's leadership in biotechnology, nuclear innovation, and space technologies.
The government has launched a new national R&D fund to support high-risk, high-impact innovation.
India's space sector has grown from a few players to nearly 400 start-ups, with global recognition.
Technological advancements are improving sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and disaster management.
- Who
- Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology
- What
- India's transition to an innovation-driven nation and its global leadership in technology
- When
- During the India International Science Festival (IISF)
- Where
- Panchkula, India
- Why
- To highlight India's progress in science, technology, research, and innovation
- Event
- India International Science Festival (IISF)
- Speaker
- Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology
- Key Areas of Leadership
- Biotechnology, Nuclear Innovation, Regenerative Sciences, Next-Generation Space Technologies
- Future Prediction
- An Indian on the Moon within 15-20 years
- New National R&D Fund
- Transformative step to unlock high-risk, high-impact innovation
- Space Sector Growth
- From a handful of players to nearly 400 space start-ups
- Technological Impact
- Improvements in agriculture, healthcare, drinking water, and disaster management
- Democratization of Opportunity
- Youth from small towns and rural districts now compete with major cities