India beckons the world

Standing atthe threshold of global scientific renaissance, technology-enriched India today is no longer a follower, but beckons others to follow her.

- DR. JITENDRA SINGH

Over the past decade, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in science, technology, and innovation. From digital empowerment to space exploration, the contours ofa self-reliant, technology-driven India - an Atmanirbhar Bharat - are becoming unmistakably clear.

From the triumphs of Digital India and Startup India to the success of Swachh Bharat and One Health, the nation has demonstrated that large-scale transformation can be driven through science, technology, and innovation.

The UPI revolution has redefined digital payments globally. India’s bioeconomy has seen exponential growth from growing sixteen-fold from $10 billionin 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024 leading the way in biofuels, bioplastics, and green chemicals. The Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan missions have cemented India’s place among spacefaring nations, while the 5G rollout and digital diplomacy have brought connectivity and empowerment to the last mile.

India is now emerging as a global leader in AI for all, ensuring that intelligence and innovation reach every sector, from agriculture to healthcare to governance. With over 100 unicorns anda thriving ecosystem of youth-led startups, the country’s scientific and entrepreneurial spirit is unmatched.

Therise of green hydrogen, quantum science and technology, semiconductor manufacturing and precision agriculture, shows that Indiais not merely catching up with the world, it is helping to define the future.