Modern warfare is entirely technology driven: Dr Jitendra Singh
Source: PIB
NATIONAL, May 11, 2025: "Modern warfare is entirely technology driven and India's supremacy stands proven over the last four days", said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the "National Technology Day" celebration at the Ambedkar International Centre, highlighting India's rapid strides in indigenous technology development and its impact on modern warfare, during the last one decade of PM Narendra Modi regime.
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, PMO and Department of Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh emphasised that modern warfare is technology-driven and events of the past four days have once again vindicated India’s technological prowess. He proudly stated that India, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has successfully developed and deployed home-grown technologies that have significantly enhanced national security and defence capabilities.
"Most of the technologies used today in defence are indigenously developed, and it is Prime Minister Modi who instilled the confidence in us to seek Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” said Dr Jitendra Singh.
Recalling the origins of National Technology Day, Dr Jitendra Singh noted that the day was first celebrated in 1998 to commemorate the successful Pokhran nuclear tests, conceptualized by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “The idea that inspired us in 1998 has matured under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, transforming India into a global technology leader,” he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted that indigenization has been a top priority since 2014, with Prime Minister Modi’s consistent push for self-reliance. “India is no longer dependent on external powers. Our success in modern warfare is a reflection of the progress towards Viksit Bharat @2047,” he remarked.
Expressing his satisfaction with scientific advancements, Dr. Jitendra Singh lauded the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) for supporting pioneering initiatives, including the 1000-drone show during the Beating Retreat ceremony. He noted that drones, once symbolic, are now central to India’s evolving defence ecosystem.
Dr Jitendra Singh appreciated TDB’s annual tradition of setting a new theme and highlighted this year’s theme "YANTRA", which signifies transformation through advanced research and technological acceleration.
He proudly stated that India has scaled up its defence capacity substantially over the last decade and credited Prime Minister Modi for providing an enabling ecosystem for scientific growth. “India was never short of talent, but now we have leadership that fosters innovation,” he said.
Highlighting India’s remarkable progress in science, technology, and innovation, Dr Jitendra Singh noted several key achievements that reflect the country’s growing global stature. He pointed out India’s impressive leap in the Global Innovation Index, moving from the 81st to the 39th position, and the fact that nearly 56% of patents are now filed by resident Indians—demonstrating a surge in domestic innovation.
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