March 5, 2025 8:36 PM

India boosts R&D with ₹20,000 Cr investment, ranks 3rd in global startups

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India's rapid progress in research and innovation, announcing a ₹20,000 crore allocation for R&D in Budget 2025-26. Speaking at the Post-Budget Webinar on “Investing in Innovation,” he emphasized India’s emergence as a global leader in science and technology. Dr. Singh said that India now ranks 3rd globally in startups and scientific research, with the country’s position in the Global Innovation Index improving from 81st to 39th over t...