Niti Aayog report highlights India’s rise as innovation hub

NITI Aayog on Tuesday unveiled its comprehensive report, “Pathways to Progress: Analysis and Insights into India’s Innovation Story”, capturing India’s journey in science, technology, and innovation.

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It also provided a detailed assessment of the country’s achievements, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen its position as a global innovation hub.

At the launch, Deepak Bagla, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, elaborated on the transformative role of AIM in nurturing entrepreneurial talent, fostering innovation at scale, and creating a vibrant startup culture across the country.

VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog, emphasised the strategic importance of science, technology, and innovation in shaping India’s development trajectory.

He noted that the report provides critical evidencebased insights that can guide policymaking, strengthen institutional linkages, and enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and government.