At the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) R&D Award Ceremony in Bengaluru, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the importance of authentic and impactful research. Addressing the gathering, he remarked that research efforts must be practical and transformative, moving beyond superficial exploration to create real-world impact. He called for stringent standards to recognize globally relevant research, warning against research that gathers dust on shelves.
BEL must focus on:
1. Leading the semiconductor revolution, from design to manufacture—this is the need of the hour.
2. Establishing India’s position in global supply chains through friendshoring.
3. Identifying & nurturing domestic startups that need hand holding and… pic.twitter.com/ZAZBz17HPJ
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 11, 2025
Key Highlights from the Address:
- Semiconductor Revolution: The Vice President urged BEL to lead India’s semiconductor revolution, from design to manufacturing, and play a pivotal role in global supply chains through friendshoring and nurturing domestic startups.
- Indigenization Goals: Dhankhar stressed that true indigenization extends beyond basic components like nuts and bolts. He called for comprehensive indigenous capabilities in engines, core materials, and other critical technologies to position India as a global innovator.
- Focus on Education and Innovation: Highlighting India’s abundant talent pool, he emphasized the need to foster a culture of innovation in schools and colleges. He praised the National Education Policy for promoting skill-oriented learning but underlined the importance of igniting a research-driven mindset in young minds.
- Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision: Dhankhar linked research and development to the realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat, asserting that India can only achieve self-reliance when recognized globally as a hub for cutting-edge innovation.
The event, attended by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and BEL CMD Manoj Jain, reinforced India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in research and technology development.
