Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Rs 1 trillion Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to promote a private sector–driven research and development ecosystem in the country.

He announced this during his address at the first Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), which is being organised from November 3 to 5 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

The event aims to showcase cutting-edge research, deep-tech breakthroughs and thought-provoking discussions with Nobel laureates, global experts, policymakers and emerging leaders.

During his address, the PM highlighted that it was for the first time that capital was being made available for high-risk and high-impact projects.

Besides, the Department of Science and Technology will manage the RDI Fund th

See Full Page