Raipur, Nov 9: India is experiencing a new revolution in research and innovation and is emerging as a nation that will power the next waves of innovation in the world, said Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Sunday.

Despite tariff trade and global challenges and conflicts, India continues to be the brightest spot in the world economy, he said.

Speaking at the 16th convocation of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur here at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium as the chief guest, he said India’s research and development spending has jumped from Rs 60,000 crore in 2010-11 to nearly Rs 1.3 lakh crore annually now.

He also called upon the private sector to significantly increase its investment in R&D.

India is experiencing a new revolution in the field of research

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