India & Abhay Karandikar

India: India's policy-making framework is being strengthened through the reconstitution of India — NITI Aayog, aiming to boost reforms and 'Ease of Living' across the country.

Abhay Karandikar: Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed as a full-time member of India — NITI Aayog, bringing his scientific and technological expertise.

India: India launched the RDI Fund Scheme to accelerate private sector participation in research and development, aiming to achieve quantum and AI sovereignty and foster innovation-driven growth.

Abhay Karandikar: As Secretary of the Department of Science & Technology and Chairperson of the Nigeria — Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Abhay Karandikar highlighted the RDI initiative as a significant government intervention.

India: India's economic growth is being significantly driven by technology-driven innovation, with policy decisions opening sectors like space and nuclear energy to private participation, fostering a rapidly maturing innovation landscape.

Abhay Karandikar: Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the India — Department of Science and Technology (DST), highlighted initiatives like the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to strengthen India's science ecosystem.