With an emphasis on innovation-driven growth and sustainable development, India and Germany have decided to deepen their collaboration in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, and green hydrogen, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh announced on Sunday.
Dr. Singh emphasized the long-standing and robust collaboration between Germany and India in the area of science, technology, and innovation (STI).
“The two countries can collaborate more closely in key areas like clean energy, biotechnology, cyber-physical systems, electric mobility, and green hydrogen,” he said after meeting with Bavaria’s visiting Minister-President Markus Soder in the national capital.
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction, Dr. Singh added, India is advancing mission-mode programs with the aim of using science and technology to create sustainable and profitable solutions. “A natural and reliable partner in this journey,” he said of Germany.
“India has embarked on mission-mode programmes under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We seek economic and sustainable solutions through scientific and technological interventions, and Germany is a natural partner in this endeavour,” he said.
He praised the Indo-German 2+2 partnership model, which links industry and institutions in both countries, calling it a forward-thinking strategy that fosters the growth of innovative ecosystems.
“The model is helping both countries work together on global challenges and turn ideas into real-world solutions,” the Union Minister added.
It was also highlighted how India’s biotechnology industry is becoming stronger. Dr. Singh said that India is the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines and has over 3,000 biotech firms.
“The recent BIOe3 policy, which aims to boost innovation and generate jobs by focusing on energy, economy, and employment through biotechnology,” he mentioned.
“India is currently the third-largest country in terms of startups and unicorns, offering great potential for global technology partnerships,” he added.
Dr. Singh emphasized the intellectual linkages between Germany and India, pointing out that more than 50,000 Indian students are enrolled in German institutions at the moment, mostly in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs.
In the past seven years, this figure has quadrupled. More German students visiting India to study its knowledge systems, such as Oriental Studies and Indian culture, is something he hopes would happen, he said.
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