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Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Talent, temperament, tech will change future: Modi
The trinity of 'talent, temperament and technology' will transform the future of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he emphasized on simplifying regulations and fast-tracking approvals to allow the benefits of innovation and research to reach the people. Modi also hailed India's youth as 'R&D'—ready and disruptive—and narrated how India is setting new milestones in various sectors. Speaking at the YUGM (Confluence in Sanskrit) Innovation Conclave organized by the Wadhwani Foundation and the Union education ministry in New Delhi, the PM remarked that 'We have limited time, the goals are big'. After a pause, Modi clarified that he was not referring to the 'current situation', referring to anticipation over India's response to the terror attack at Pahalgam , but about the larger task of turning India into a developed nation by 2047. The PM said the country is at the forefront to adapting to AI (artificial intelligence). He added that India must accelerate the transition from idea to product in order to meet the goal of becoming 'Viksit Bharat' within the next 25 years. Speaking at length on the latest innovations, the PM also compared the progress made during the UPA era and the current regime. 'To give continuous momentum to the goals that India has set, it is necessary to strengthen the country's research ecosystem. In the last decade, rapid work has been done in this direction, necessary resources have been increased. In 2013-14, the gross expenditure on R&D was only ₹60 thousand crores. We have more than doubled it to more than ₹1.25 lakh crores. Many state-of-the-art research parks have also been established in the country. Research and Development Cells have been established in about 6000 higher education institutions. Due to our efforts, innovation culture is developing rapidly in the country' Modi said that in 2014, around 40 thousand patents were filed in India every year, which has now increased to more than 80 thousand. 'This also shows how much support the youth of the country is getting from our intellectual property ecosystem,' he added, listing the ₹50,000 crore (over five years) National Research Foundation , the One Nation One Subscription scheme for subscription to journals, and the Prime Minister's Research Fellowship. Modi highlighted the commissioning of the world's longest hyperloop test track, the 422-metre hyperloop developed by IIT Madras and the Indian Railways, the development of 'brain on a chip' technology by IISC and making of the first indigenous MRI machine. 'There are many such path-breaking R&D that are taking place in our universities. This is the youth power of a developing India – Ready, Disruptive, and Transformative!' Modi said. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also spoke at the conclave. He said the government will open 50,000 new Atal Tinkering Labs in schools across the country over the next five years. He said 10,000 such labs have already been established. He said initiatives such as internship cells and the PM Vidyalakshmi scheme are being implemented to support skill development and improve access to education. Pradhan said the word 'YUGM' reflects integration, vision, and innovation. He said the government's education and research reforms are forming the base of a self-reliant India.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
NSU delegation participates in YUGM at Bharat mandapam
Tirupati: National Sanskrit University (NSU) Vice Chancellor Prof GSR Krishna Murthy, Academic Dean Prof Rajanikanth Shukla, and former Registrar Prof RJ Ramashree took part in the 'YUGM' – a collaboration aimed at advancing future technologies for a developed India – programme held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was organised by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Vidwan Foundation. The programme focused on implementing innovative initiatives and advancing academic development within universities. Speaking at the event, Prof Krishnamurthy described the experience as both inspiring and instructive, adding that the programme served as a roadmap for setting new trends in the field of Sanskrit. Faculty and officials of the university extended their congratulations to the participating delegates for representing NSU at the prestigious national forum.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
NEP changed country's education system: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) said that since the launch of the New Education Policy, the country's education system witnessed significant changes. He said steps such as the National Curriculum Framework, learning-teaching materials and new textbooks for classes 1 to 7 have already been prepared. He was addressing the Uniting Academia, Industry and Innovators for Viksit Bharat (YUGM) conclave organised jointly by the Union Education Ministry and Wadhwani Foundation in New Delhi. 'Under PM e-Vidya and the DIKSHA platform, a 'One Nation, One Digital Education Infrastructure' has been created. This infrastructure is AI-based and scalable. It is being used to prepare textbooks in over 30 Indian languages and seven foreign languages,' Mr. Modi said. The Prime Minister added that through the National Credit Framework, it has become easier for students to study multiple subjects simultaneously; students now have access to modern education; and new career pathways are opening up for them. He added that in the last decade, significant progress has been made in improving the research ecosystem and necessary resources have been enhanced. 'In 2013–14, the gross expenditure on research and development was only ₹60,000 crore. We have more than doubled it to over ₹ 1.25 lakh crore. Several state-of-the-art research parks have been established across the country. Research and Development Cells have been set up in about 6,000 higher education institutions. Because of these efforts, a culture of innovation is growing rapidly in the country,' Mr. Modi said. He said the number of patents in the country increased from around 40,000 in 2014 to over 80,000 now. 'This shows how much support the country's youth are getting from our intellectual property ecosystem. To further promote research culture, the National Research Foundation has been established with a budget of ₹50,000 crore. The 'One Nation, One Subscription' initiative has reassured young people that the government understands their needs. This scheme has made access to world-class research journals easier for students pursuing higher education,' he said. The Prime Minister's Research Fellowship has been introduced to ensure that talented individuals face no barrier in advancing their careers, he added.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Indian youth ready and disruptive today, setting research milestones: PM Modi
The youth in India is ready and disruptive today, setting research milestones in different sectors, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the YUGM Conclave here on Tuesday. YUGM ("confluence" in Sanskrit) is a first-of-its-kind strategic conclave convening leaders from government, academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. The Prime Minister said the YUGM is a confluence of stakeholders joined together to work towards Viksit Bharat, and "will strengthen efforts to boost the country's innovation capacity and deep tech advancements". 'Our endeavour is to empower the youth with skills that make them self-reliant and position India as a global innovation hub,' the PM said. Asserting India's strong position for research and development, he added that 'our youth is ready and disruptive today, and it is achieving milestones in different sectors'. PM Modi said this, citing innovations such as the 410-metre-long first Hyperloop test track by IIT Madras researchers, and 'brain on a chip' technology capable of storing and processing data in 16,500 states within a molecular film by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISC). He noted that "India's future depends on the youth" and to make them future leaders, the 'education system shares a great responsibility'. "We are modernising the country's education system according to the needs of the 21st century," PM Modi said. The PM informed about the DIKSHA (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing) platform under which the One Nation, One Digital infrastructure has been established. 'The infrastructure is AI-based, scalable and is being used to develop textbooks in over 30 Indian languages and seven foreign languages,' the PM said. The PM also lauded the research ecosystem in the country, which more than doubled in its gross expenditure -- over Rs 1.15 crore currently from just Rs 60 crore in 2013-14. To boost research in the country, the PM informed the launch of various programmes such as state-of-the-art research parks; the establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), One Nation, One Subscription; and PM Research Fellowship, among others. 'The country's innovation culture is also growing -- from 40,000 patents in 2014, we now have over 80,000. This shows that the youth are getting support,' he said, while also stressing India's growth and representations in global rankings, such as in the QS rankings. Further, the PM noted the opening of Indian campuses in Abu Dhabi (IIT Delhi) and Tanzania (IIT Madras), as well as the setting up of foreign university campuses in India. 'This will pave the way for academic exchange, research collaboration, and cross-cultural learning exposure to our students". He called on the industry leaders to stand with young researchers, guide and fund them to foster larger innovations. "It is crucial that the journey from idea to prototype to product is completed in the shortest time possible," the PM said. While India is rapidly adopting AI and AI excellence centres are being increasingly established, "our vision is to make AI work for India', the PM said. The event held at the Bharat Mandapam was driven by a collaborative project of around Rs 1,400 crore with joint investment from the Wadhwani Foundation and government institutions.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt working on modernising education system: PM Modi
Education system plays a key role in preparing youth for the country's future and the government is working on modernising it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing a gathering at the YUGM conclave, he said his government's goal is to " Make AI Work for India ". #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" "We have to work to make India best in world in every future technology," he said, adding there was a need to modernise the country's education system to meet the needs of the 21st century. Modi also noted that the gross expenditure on R&D was only Rs 60,000 cr in 2013-14 and it has now been increased to Rs 1.25 lakh crore. "It is crucial that the journey from idea to prototype to product is completed in the shortest time possible. The trinity of Talent, Temperament and Technology will transform India's future," he said. "India's university campuses are emerging as dynamic centres where Yuvashakti drives breakthrough innovations," he added.
