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Technology
Unmute Bharat: Prof. Abhay Khandekar Discusses India's Next Tech Vision
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:40 AM
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In a special episode of 'Unmute Bharat', former DST secretary Prof. Abhay Khandekar outlined a ₹1 lakh crore plan to position India as a global tech leader.
The talk show "Unmute Bharat" aired a special episode featuring Prof. Abhay Khandekar, a full‑time member of the National Policy Council and former Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology.
During the interview, Prof. Khandekar explained a comprehensive strategy worth ₹1 lakh crore aimed at accelerating India’s technology ecosystem. The plan focuses on research and development, talent cultivation, and infrastructure upgrades to compete globally.
The host highlighted how the initiative seeks to bridge gaps between academia, industry, and government, fostering innovation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, and biotechnology.
Khandekar emphasized the need for sustained investment and policy support, noting that the proposed budget would be allocated over the next decade. He also discussed potential collaborations with international partners to boost technology transfer.
The episode received widespread attention from policymakers, industry leaders, and the public, who view the plan as a pivotal step toward establishing India as a major player in the global tech arena.
During the interview, Prof. Khandekar explained a comprehensive strategy worth ₹1 lakh crore aimed at accelerating India’s technology ecosystem. The plan focuses on research and development, talent cultivation, and infrastructure upgrades to compete globally.
The host highlighted how the initiative seeks to bridge gaps between academia, industry, and government, fostering innovation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, and biotechnology.
Khandekar emphasized the need for sustained investment and policy support, noting that the proposed budget would be allocated over the next decade. He also discussed potential collaborations with international partners to boost technology transfer.
The episode received widespread attention from policymakers, industry leaders, and the public, who view the plan as a pivotal step toward establishing India as a major player in the global tech arena.