**Executive Summary**
On April 26, 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually addressed the PAN-IIT Alumni Conference in Los Angeles, calling for India to transition from a technology consumer to a global creator and leader. The address emphasized achieving "Viksit Bharat" by 2047 through advancements in critical domains such as AI, semiconductors, and space. Key action items include strengthening the partnership between the Indian diaspora and domestic institutions to drive research, investment, and mentorship.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Vision and Sovereignty**
* India aims to secure technology sovereignty by becoming a creator, designer, and global driver of innovation rather than just a consumer.
* Technological capability is identified as the primary definition of national strength in the coming decades.
* The "Viksit Bharat by 2047" vision identifies science, technology, and innovation as the foundation for India’s future growth.
**Critical and Emerging Technologies**
* Semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and quantum technologies are categorized as essential for national security, economic resilience, and global competitiveness.
* The space programme, biotechnology advancements, and the rise of deep-tech startups are cited as key indicators of India’s growing capabilities.
**Institutional and Educational Reforms**
* There is a stated need for new education models that link academic learning with real-world applications and entrepreneurship.
* The launch of the Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology at Rishihood University is highlighted as a model for diaspora-supported institution-building in India.
* Deeper collaboration is required between three pillars: academia, industry, and government.
**The Role of the Diaspora**
* IIT alumni and the global Indian diaspora are viewed as "vital connectors" between India and global innovation ecosystems.
* Their contributions are recognized across investments, mentorship, institutional collaborations, and policy engagement.
**Impact Analysis**
**IIT Alumni and Indian Diaspora**
**Impact**
They are positioned as critical stakeholders in India’s development trajectory and essential links to global technology ecosystems.
**Action Required**
Engage more actively in mentoring, investing in research and deep-tech, and collaborating directly with Indian academic and research institutions.
**Academia and Educational Institutions**
**Impact**
Institutions are required to shift toward new models of education that emphasize entrepreneurship and practical application.
**Action Required**
Identify the "next frontier of growth" and foster deeper partnerships with industry, government, and the global diaspora to build technological capacity.
**Deep-Tech Startups and Industry Leaders**
**Impact**
These sectors are recognized as the primary drivers of innovation and the foundation for India's economic resilience.
**Action Required**
Transition from being technology users to innovators who lead global corporations and drive cutting-edge research.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat by 2047: The overarching national vision and policy framework for India to become a developed nation through science, technology, and innovation.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and the primary architect of the policy push for technology sovereignty and leadership in emerging domains.
Ministry of Science & Technology: The primary government department responsible for driving India’s journey from a technology consumer to a global innovator in critical sectors.
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT): The key educational institutions whose alumni network is identified as the primary connector between India and global innovation ecosystems.
Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology: A specific institution-building initiative at Rishihood University cited as a model for diaspora-led education linked to real-world technology applications.
Ministry of Science & Technology
India Must Lead in Critical Technologies to
Secure Technology Sovereignty and Shape Its
Global Rise: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses the PAN-IIT
Alumni Conference at Los Angeles Conference Virtually; the
conference is being attended by IIT alumni network
comprising global technology leaders, entrepreneurs,
investors and researchers
From Technology Consumer to Global Innovator, Dr Jitendra
Singh traces India's amazing journey under PM Narendra
Modi
Emphasizing the role of the Indian diaspora, particularly IIT
alumni, Dr Jitendra Singh describes them as vital connectors
between India and global innovation ecosystems
Dr Jitendra Singh describes emerging domains such as
semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum
technologies as key to national security, economic resilience,
and global competitiveness
India’s Space, Biotech and Startup Sectors Drive Innovation
as New Education Models Power Tech Ambitions: Dr. Jitendra
Singh
Posted On: 26 APR 2026 2:05PM by PIB Delhi
NEW DELHI, April 26: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth
Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra
Singh, called for India to emerge as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies, asserting that
technological capability will define national strength in the coming decades.
Addressing the PAN-IIT Alumni Conference in Los Angeles virtually, the Minister said that India must
move beyond being a consumer of technology to becoming a creator, designer, and global driver of
innovation.The Minister was speaking at a gathering of distinguished members of the IIT alumni network, comprising
global technology leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. The conference brought together
prominent members of the Indian diaspora, including industry leaders, StartUp founders, and senior
professionals contributing to innovation ecosystems across the world.
Dr. Jitendra Singh referred to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, stating that India stands at a defining
moment in its development journey, with science, technology, and innovation forming the foundation of
future growth. He cited the expanding space programme, advancements in biotechnology, and the rise of
deep-tech startups as indicators of India’s growing capabilities.
Emphasizing the role of the Indian diaspora, particularly IIT alumni, he described them as vital connectors
between India and global innovation ecosystems. He noted their contribution through investments,
mentorship, institutional collaborations, and policy engagement, which continues to strengthen India’s
development trajectory.
The Minister acknowledged the significant contribution of the Indian Institutes of Technology in building
India’s technology leadership, with alumni leading global corporations, driving cutting-edge research, and
shaping public policy. He said the focus now must shift towards identifying the next frontier of growth.
Dr. Jitendra Singh pointed to emerging domains such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, robotics,
and quantum technologies as key to national security, economic resilience, and global competitiveness. He
emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between academia, industry, and government, along with
new models of education and institution-building.
Referring to the launch of the Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology at Rishihood University, Delhi NCR,
he described it as an example of how the global Indian community is contributing to building institutions
in India. He said such initiatives, supported by the diaspora, reflect a commitment to strengthening India’s
technological base through education linked with real-world applications and entrepreneurship.
Calling for stronger partnerships, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India’s rise will be driven by collective effort
involving government, academia, industry, and the global Indian community. He invited IIT alumni to
engage more actively in mentoring, investing in research and deep-tech, and collaborating with Indian
institutions.
He expressed confidence that with sustained effort and long-term vision, India will not only achieve the
goal of a developed nation by 2047 but also contribute significantly to global progress.PHOTO: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressing online the PAN-IIT Alumni International
Conference being held at Los Angeles.*****
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