India's Technological Leap: From Startups to Global Innovation

Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlights India's transformative journey in technology over the last decade, attributing it to policy reforms, political support, and private sector involvement. India's startup ecosystem is now the third-largest globally, with significant improvements in the Global Innovation Index and patent filings.

India has undergone a substantial technological transformation in the last decade, Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated on Monday. The change has been facilitated by decisive policy reforms, strong political backing, enhanced research freedom, and increased participation from the private sector.

According to Singh, India's startup ecosystem has seen phenomenal growth, expanding from around 350-400 startups in 2014 to more than 200,000 today, positioning India as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. This advancement is also reflected in India's Global Innovation Index ranking moving from 80 to 38, and the country ranking sixth globally in patents.

The minister emphasized the importance of wider inter-science integration and collaborative efforts among institutions for national progress, highlighting the integral role of science and technology in India's future development.