India welcomes researchers from foreign countries for collaborative research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt the world and India, being the fastest growing economy with the second largest population in the world, has a significant stake in the AI revolution.
“Recognizing this, we have established 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIHs) in the country,” Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told the 10th BRICS meet of Science & Technology Ministers through virtual mode on 27 Sept 2022.
“International collaboration is embedded in it and we welcome researchers from foreign countries for collaborative research and sharing of knowhow,” the Minister emphasised.
He further said that advancing BRICS innovation enterprises, developing next generation BRICS scientific leadership and enabling resource sharing should be the guiding strategy of BRICS STI partnership.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that India would support BRICS efforts in developing innovative and inclusive solutions, including digital and technological tools to promote sustainable development and facilitate affordable and equitable access to global public goods for all.
“BRICS countries may explore opportunities of technology transfer & mechanism thereof and adaptation of intra-BRICS technologies among member nations,” he said.
“The BRICS Innovation Action Plan 2022-23” was adopted and would help sharing best practices and networking among BRICS Innovation ecosystem and innovation actors.
“India looks forward to deepen the BRICS collaboration in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation,” he assured. fiinews.com
