Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that India’s technological capability will define national strength in the coming decades.
The Minister said this while virtually addressing the PAN-IIT Alumni Conference in Los Angeles, USA. On the occasion, Dr Singh called for India to emerge as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies. He said that the country must move beyond being a consumer of technology to becoming a creator, designer, and global driver of innovation.
He also emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between academia, industry, and government, along with new models of education and institution-building.
Highlighting the role of the Indian diaspora, particularly IIT alumni, the Minister described them as vital connectors between India and global innovation ecosystems. He added that their contribution through investments, mentorship, institutional collaborations, and policy engagement, continues to strengthen nation’s development trajectory.
The conference was comprised of global technology leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. The conference brought together prominent members of the Indian diaspora, including industry leaders, StartUp founders, and senior professionals contributing to innovation ecosystems across the world.
