New Delhi, Nov 3: Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday urged scientists to embrace global benchmarks and strategies to realise the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) here, Singh said India never lacked talent, but required an enabling environment which was provided when Narendra Modi assumed office of prime minister in 2014.

“India is no longer a follower, the country today beckons others to follow it. India is no longer a global player, it is emerging as a global protagonist. India is no longer the trailing India of the 20th century, it is future ready,“ Modi’s India of 21st century,” Singh said.

The minister urged scientists to embrace global benchmarks and follow global strategies to realise

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