Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has said that industry must come forward to accelerate innovation, translate scientific research into commercial ventures and scale up India’s technological capabilities to achieve the national objectives set for 2047.
Addressing the 121st Annual Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi, the Minister said that the next phase of technological growth must move beyond the adoption of technologies developed elsewhere towards creating indigenous solutions with global relevance.
Citing progress under the National Quantum Mission, the Minister said India has achieved 1000-kilometre of quantum-secure communication in the last three years out of its pre-set target of achieving 2000 Kilometers in eigth years. He also underscored the strategic and security significance of quantum communication and the importance of developing domestic capabilities in frontier technologies.
