Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Accelerate Commercialization of Indigenous Innovations for Strategic Sovereignty by 2047
Distilled Policy Brief
- Under the National Quantum Mission, India has achieved the 1,000-kilometer milestone in quantum-secure communication within three years, against an eight-year target of 2,000 kilometers.
- The Ministry emphasized greater industry participation, public-private synergy, and commercialization of indigenous research to achieve strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance by 2047.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
India's bio-economy target is USD 300 billion by 2030 (grown from USD 10 billion in 2014 to over USD 195 billion). Under the National Quantum Mission, the 1,000 km quantum-secure communication milestone has been reached.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the role of public-private partnerships, industry participation in R&D, and commercialization of indigenous technologies in achieving India's strategic autonomy and Vision 2047 goals.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to India's technological advancements and strategic initiatives, consider the following statements: 1. Under the National Quantum Mission, India has achieved the milestone of 1,000 kilometers in quantum-secure communication within three years, against an original eight-year target of 2,000 kilometers. 2. India's bio-economy has seen significant growth, with a target set to reach 300 billion US dollars by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the official policy briefing. Under the National Quantum Mission, India achieved the 1,000-kilometer milestone in quantum-secure communication within three years against the eight-year target of 2,000 kilometers. Furthermore, India's bio-economy has grown substantially from around 10 billion US dollars in 2014 to over 195 billion US dollars, with a targeted goal of reaching 300 billion US dollars by 2030.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.