New Delhi, March 4 -- India has doubled its research and development spending in the last decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, with gross expenditure rising from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore.

This significant increase is shaping India's future economy through homegrown innovations in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology.

Speaking at the DISHA event at India Habitat Centre, Dr. Singh highlighted the government's strategy to position India as a global leader in deep-tech innovation and commercialisation.

He emphasised that India is making significant progress in fostering an intellectual prop...