Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ESTIC 2025, launching a Rs 1 lakh-crore RDI Scheme Fund to boost private sector R&D and announcing the Anusandhan Research Foundation. The event, featuring over 3,000 participants, aims to foster innovation across 11 thematic areas, highlighting India's growing role as a technology pioneer.
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