“World has begun to view India with respect and honour”: Dr Jitendra Singh at ESTIC 2025

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said India lacked scientific resources post-Independence, but under PM Modi, science and innovation have become a national priority.

“Today, the world has begun to view us with respect and honour. I believe that one day historians will also analyse why we had to wait 70 years after independence for this joyous experience. Because this country never lacked talent,” Dr Jitendra Singh said while addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025.

“Our scientists and researchers possessed talent and capability, and the will to work hard. They had dreams in their eyes and aspirations in their hearts but perhaps lacked resources and a capable ecosystem. Remember the images of Vikram Sarabhai carrying some of his belongings on a bicycle. The Prime Minister gave top priority to science and innovation. He made our countrymen realise and understand that the path to progress in the 21st century lies only through the milestones of science and innovation,” he added.