India's Ascendancy in Technology: A New Era of Global Leadership
Under PM Modi's vision, India becomes a leader in tech and innovation, setting sights on a transformative Viksit Bharat 2047.
India stands on the brink of a technological renaissance, pioneering changes that are not only transforming its own landscape but also capturing the world’s attention. Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has shed its follower status, becoming a beacon of innovation and advancement.
A Decade of Transformation
Over the past decade, India’s growth trajectory in science, technology, and innovation has been nothing short of extraordinary. The country has been propelled by initiatives like Digital India, Startup India, and Swachh Bharat, showcasing a paradigm shift towards a technology-driven, self-reliant stature. The economic landscape transformed with the UPI revolution redefining global digital payments, and the bioeconomy blossoming from \(10 billion in 2014 to a projected \)165.7 billion in 2024.
Space Exploration and Connectivity
India’s space programs, with missions such as Chandrayaan and Gaganyaan, have solidified its reputation among the elite spacefaring nations. The rollout of 5G technology along with advanced digital diplomacy has ensured connectivity reaches even the remotest corners, empowering citizens across the nation.
AI and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Embracing advancements like AI and nurturing an ecosystem of over 100 unicorns, India’s scientific zeal is unmatched. The nation is extending innovation across sectors, ensuring that technology aids agriculture, healthcare, and governance, as stated in The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People.
Leading into the Future: ESTIC 2025
Marking another milestone is the forthcoming Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025), scheduled from November 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, ESTIC aims to be a crucible of collaboration and strategic foresight. It is envisioned as a convergence platform where scientists, policymakers, and global experts foster partnerships and align science with India’s developmental priorities.
India’s Technological Ambitions
The conclave will center around eleven thematic tracks ranging from advanced materials, semiconductors, to green technology and space exploration. These tracks map out India’s innovation matrix, intersecting deep science, entrepreneurship, and policy, defining India’s technological ambitions.
Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
ESTIC represents more than a national dialogue; it encapsulates India’s growing confidence as a leader in knowledge and innovation. By uniting thought leaders and catalysts of change, ESTIC 2025 aims to position India as a scientific superpower, leading innovatively into a future articulated by the dreams of Viksit Bharat 2047—a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive nation by its centenary independence anniversary.
As the journey toward 2047 continues, ESTIC symbolizes the ingenuity and foresight steering India into a new era of global leadership, where every innovation fosters a brighter, collective future.