We did not adequately celebrate achievements of Indian scientists: PM Modi

Addressing the Centre-State Science Conclave. https://t.co/Go0yE7vI8n

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2022

Modi said that the government’s investment in science and technology has risen since 2014. “Our government is moving forward with science-based development. Since 2014, investments in the science and technology sector have also increased. Due to the efforts of the government, today India is at 46th position in the global innovation index. In 2015, India was in the 81st position. We have progressed to 46th place in such a short period. But we should not stop here. We have to go forward,” he said.

The Prime Minister pointed out that a record number of patents and innovations are happening in India. “The wave of startups in the country shows how fast the change is happening,” he added.

हमारी सरकार Science Based Development की सोच के साथ काम कर रही है।

2014 के बाद से साइंस और टेक्नोलॉजी के क्षेत्र में investment में काफी वृद्धि की गई है।

सरकार के प्रयासों से आज भारत Global Innovation Index में 46वें स्थान पर है, जबकि 2015 में भारत 81 नंबर पर था: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 10, 2022

Asking state governments to focus on innovation to find solutions to local problems, Modi said, “The technology used in the Himalayas need not be equally effective in Western Ghats. Deserts and coastal areas have their own problems… It is important that every state creates a modern policy connected with science, innovation and technology.”

He said state governments should adopt good science curriculum being taught in neighbouring states and create infrastructure to promote science and technology.