Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh asserted that India is no longer just a follower; it is now leading the way in multiple fields. In an interview with a podcaster, he said that the country is setting global benchmarks by offering leadership and pioneering innovations across sectors.
Dr. Singh pointed out that India’s space sector has witnessed an unprecedented transformation, with a surge in ambitious missions and international collaborations. He added that the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is a testament to India’s technological progress, paving the way for future space missions, including Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
The Minister said the country has also emerged as a preferred destination for satellite launches, earning global credibility. He noted that the nation has successfully launched 433 foreign satellites, of which 396 were deployed in the last decade alone. He said that the world’s leading space agencies, including NASA, are now awaiting India’s findings from the Moon’s southern pole, a milestone that underscores the nation’s rising dominance in space research. The Minister also highlighted India’s pioneering role in biotechnology and bioeconomy. Dr. Singh mentioned that the country has set an ambitious target of 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2047, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent.
