India Bets on Indigenous Capability and Global Partnerships to Sharpen Competitiveness, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh at IPRD 2026
India’s long-term economic strength will depend on building indigenous capability while deepening international collaboration, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said at IPRD 2026, framing self-reliance not as isolation but as a platform for global competitiveness. His remarks placed innovation, institutional reform and cross-border cooperation at the center of India’s governance and policy agenda as the country seeks to convert scientific capacity into strategic advantage.
