PM Modi Urges Shift from Food Security to Nutrition Security at ESTIC Conclave
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the first Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), emphasized the need for India to transition from food security to nutrition security. He called for the creation of biofortified crops to combat malnutrition, development of low-cost fertilizers, and genomic mapping for personalized medicine. The ESTIC replaces the long-standing Indian Science Congress. Modi highlighted that India's R&D expenditure doubled in the last decade, patent registrations grew 17 times, and deep-tech startups reached 6,000. He also mentioned the operationalization of a ₹1 lakh crore fund via the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to support scientific innovation.
Key Points
- The Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) has replaced the Indian Science Congress as the primary congregation for scientists.
- PM Modi advocated for biofortified crops as a primary tool to address malnutrition and achieve national nutrition security.
- India's R&D landscape has seen significant growth, with patent registrations increasing 17-fold and deep-tech startups reaching 6,000 in the last decade.
- The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has operationalized a ₹1 lakh crore fund to incentivize research in both public and private sectors.
Exam Facts
- The ESTIC replaces the Indian Science Congress, India's oldest congregation of scientists.
- India's deep-tech startups have risen to 6,000 according to official statements.
- A fund of ₹1 lakh crore has been operationalized via the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
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