India, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to catalyse private sector investment in cutting-edge research and development.

The initiative was launched at the inauguration of Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), a platform bringing together policymakers, innovators, and global experts to advance the government's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

During the event at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Prime Minister also released a coffee table book highlighting India's scientific milestones and a vision document outlining the country's future roadmap for science and technology.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will serv...