India in the future-technology race
India’s position in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and communications has made significant progress, with a growing number of companies investing in advanced integrated circuit design and fabrication.
India has become an attractive destination for investment and partnerships due to the large pool of highly skilled professionals in the technology sector. The country has also developed a favourable environment for startups, with the government’s Startup India program providing various incentives for entrepreneurs.
One of the key factors contributing to India’s progress in these fields is the availability of a large talent pool. Indian universities produce a significant number of graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields each year, providing a steady stream of highly skilled professionals to the workforce. Additionally, India has a robust research and development ecosystem, with several institutes dedicated to promoting technological innovation. Indian institutions have played significant roles in emerging technologies and innovations in research and development programs at the international level.
India has also a thriving semiconductor industry, Its progress in semiconductors is also noteworthy. India’s position in advanced integrated circuit design and fabrication is noteworthy, with companies such as Intel, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments establishing a significant presence in the country. ASPI has cited, The Indian Institute of Technology as ranked among the top 20 institutions in seven out of the 10 AI technologies from its publications within the 10% of highly cited papers.
Challenges for the West
As per ASPI critical technological tracker China’s global lead extends in 37 out of 44 critical technologies fields spanning defence, space, robotics, energy, the environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced materials and key quantum technology areas.
