India's 'techade' dream would be fulfilled by innovators, says PM Modi

Expressing optimism that India's "techade" dream would be realised on the strength of its innovators, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that domestic patent registrations had outpaced the nation's overseas patent filings.

In the first episode of Mann ki Baat of the new year, the PM claimed that this highlights the nation's expanding scientific potential.

PM Modi has previously used the term "techade" to refer to the decade in which technology predominated and India produced the majority of them.

According to him, India ranks fifth in trademark registration while placing seventh globally for patent applications.

The Prime Minister noted that India's patent registration



has increased by 50% over the past five years and that the country's position in the global innovation index has grown from below 80 in 2015 to 40.

"I am confident that India's dream of techade will be fulfilled by its innovators and their patents," he said.

According to PM Modi, the prestigious Indian Institute of Science held a remarkable record in 2022 with 145 patents.

In his speech, the PM made note of the fact that in addition to those who have improved the music industry, this year's Padma awards also recognise a number of tribal people or community activists.

He urged people to read the winners' stories, saying that they will serve as an inspiration to future generations.