Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the last 12 years of technological transformation has laid the foundation for 2047 and under PM Narendra Modi, India has moved from being a technology follower to a technology leader.  This transformation has fundamentally altered India’s position in the global scientific landscape as well, he added.

During a podcast with Doordarshan News, Dr Jitendra Singh said that for decades, India largely adopted technologies developed elsewhere, often entering new technological domains years after leading nations. Today, he said, India is increasingly participating in the development of frontier technologies at the global level and, in several sectors, is helping shape the future direction of innovation itself.

“The last twelve years have witnessed India’s transition from a technology follower to a technology leader. The scientific capabilities, innovation ecosystem and technological infrastructure created during this period have laid the foundation for Viksit Bharat @2047,” Dr Jitendra Singh said.