Overview
- He urged scientists, researchers and students to advance innovations for societal benefit.
- He pressed for responsible deployment of artificial intelligence as usage widens across the economy.
- He cited practical use cases, from smart metering and demand-based operation of electrical gear to AI-informed, climate-responsive housing design that reduces energy loads.
- He highlighted a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation fund, managed under the National Research Foundation by professional fund managers, to spur private R&D in AI, quantum, clean energy and biotechnology.
- He said India is progressing from 5G toward 6G, and he framed IISF in Panchkula as a platform to strengthen coordination between academia and industry.