India seeks economic-sustainable solutions
Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science & Technology, has underlined the potential for bilateral cooperation between India and Germany in priority areas including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Biotechnology, Clean Energy, Electric Mobility, Cyber-Physical Systems and Green Hydrogen http://dst.gov.in.
He shared the technology collaboration potential with Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria, Markus Söder on 13 April in Delhi.
Also, welcoming the high-level German delegation, Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized the long-standing Indo-German cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), saying, “India has embarked on mission-mode programs. We seek economic and sustainable solutions through scientific and technological interventions, and Germany is a natural partner in this endeavor http://indien.ahk.de.”
Dr Jitendra Singh applauded the Indo-German 2+2 collaboration model involving joint efforts between academia and industry from both countries, calling it a landmark step toward creating future-ready, innovation-driven ecosystems.
“The 2+2 collaboration is a futuristic model. It brings together universities and industries from both countries to solve global challenges through innovation, co-development, and commercialization,” Dr Jitendra Singh said http://dihk.de.
The Minister recalled the Golden Jubilee of Indo-German S&T Partnership celebrated last year, adding that the recent Indo-German S&T Governing Body Meeting in Germany further reinforced the commitment to deepen scientific engagement.
He highlighted the shared cultural and intellectual legacy between the two nations, mentioning Max Mueller’s pioneering translation of the Upanishads and the Rigveda, which laid the foundation for Indo-European scholarly ties.
Dr Jitendra Singh spotlighted India’s remarkable progress in the biotech sector, boasting over 3000 startups and leading globally as the largest vaccine manufacturer.
He noted the significance of the recently approved BIOe3 policy, which focuses on Energy, Economy, and Employment to drive the next wave of biotech innovation https://digitalinasia.com/.
He outlined India’s emergence as a biotech powerhouse with over 3,000 startups and the recent launch of the BIOe3 policy, aimed at driving Energy, Economy, and Employment through biotech innovation.
The Science and Technology Minister stressed that India’s Space-Tech and Nuclear sectors, now open to private players, offer tremendous collaborative opportunities. He further stated that India ranks 3rd globally in startups and unicorns, making it a vibrant destination for tech partnerships https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
“India’s academic outreach to Germany continues to deepen, with over 50,000 Indian students enrolled in German universities—mostly in STEM disciplines—a number that has tripled in the last seven years”, he said https://sbi.com.in/.
Dr Jitendra Singh called for a reciprocal increase in German students studying in India, particularly in the areas of Oriental Studies, Indian Culture, and Traditional Knowledge Systems.
“Germany has emerged as a favoured academic destination for Indian youth. Now we hope to see more German students exploring India’s intellectual heritage and scientific capabilities,” he said https://www.meity.gov.in/.
The German side was represented by Dr Markus Söder, along with Dr Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, and other senior delegates.
From the Indian side, Dr Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST); Dr Praveen Somasundaram, Head of International Cooperation, and Dr Alka Sharma, Senior Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, participated in the Indo-German deliberations. Fiinews.com
