India must lead in creating future technologies, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India must innovate and lead the world in shaping the technologies of tomorrow. Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi on Tuesday, he stressed that a Viksit Bharat will be built on strong foundations of scientific research, discoveries and the spirit of innovation.  Modi said India aims to achieve self-reliance and build strength in critical technologies. He highlighted that the India of the 21st Century is moving ahead with a new mindset and new found confidence. He stated that the goal is to create new technology for India, for the world, for today, and for the days to come. Highlighting India’s scientific heritage, from the invention of zero and the number system to astronomy, PM Modi said the country was advancing this legacy through modern technology and renewed confidence. Referring to the birth anniversary of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha on October 30, he began his review of recent achievements with the nuclear sector. 

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Emerging science and technology mean solutions that strengthen the health sector, transform the agricultural sector, create new opportunities for education and employment, and assist in disaster mitigation. I am pleased that such issues are being prioritized within India’s startup revolution. One startup is working on wearable EEG technology, which helps in understanding brain activity. Indian companies are developing indigenous wireless and satellite communication solutions. In the field of nutrition, products are being created with specific dietary needs in mind. In the semiconductor sector, Indian companies are working on new technologies. Solutions for utilizing industrial waste, such as steel slag, are also being explored here... I inaugurated a state-of-the-art brain center at IIT Madras. This center has developed a brain imaging technology platform that serves as a global benchmark. The center is focused on creating high-resolution digital 3D images of the human brain. The success of this mission will help in unraveling the complexities of various brain-related diseases." (Source: DD)

— ANI (@ANI) October 27, 2026

Prime Minister Modi visited different sections of the exhibition and interacted with people. The exhibition includes around 150 deep-tech startup stalls, which will highlight technological developments and their potential applications across sectors. 
The three-day Conclave brings together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and India’s science, technology and innovation priorities. The deliberations will span 12 thematic areas, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced materials, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, climate and ocean sciences. Discussions will focus on research priorities, national capabilities and translating scientific advances into practical applications.