Deep-Tech, AI, Innovation to shape India’s future: Dr. Mashelkar
Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar argues that India's future depends on deep-tech and AI innovation that prioritizes affordability and social inclusion. He calls for a shift in government procurement policies to support risk-sharing and indigenous innovation.
Why it matters
The perspective offers a strategic roadmap for developing nations to balance technological advancement with social equity.
Deep-tech innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and inclusive technologies will be the defining pillars of developed India, provided the country focuses on creating affordable, globally competitive solutions that benefit millions rather than a privileged few, said Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar, Fellow of the Royal Society and Former Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The article reports on a lecture and summarizes the speaker's expert opinion without endorsing it as objective fact.
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