Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh today emphasised that the government is committed to integrating India’s exclusive traditional knowledge with cutting-edge technology. Addressing the Silver Jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) virtually in New Delhi, Dr. Singh said the government is promoting and acknowledging grassroots innovators for the first time in India. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to ‘Virasat Bhi aur Vikas Bhi.’.

Highlighting the critical role of rural innovation in India’s economy, Dr. Singh stressed that innovations originating in remote villages will be scaled up, ensuring equal opportunities and resources as available in urban areas.

He also called upon all innovators to contribute towards making India a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. During the event, Dr. Singh. also released a postal stamp, followed by a magazine titled ‘Innovation Frontline’ and a coffee table book.