Hyderabad, Feb.28 (RANUMA): Minister for Irrigation and Civil Supplies N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Saturday emphasised that science must move beyond laboratories, research beyond publications, and innovation beyond prototypes to deliver the desired results.
Addressing a gathering of policymakers, Vice Chancellors, industry leaders, scientists, and young scholars at the National Conclave on Research and Deep Technologies for sustainable Bharat 2047, organised by the Research Heights Foundation as part of the Science Day celebrations, Uttam Kumar Reddy observed that India today stands at a defining “Deep-Tech Moment and the strides being made in artificial intelligence, semiconductor ecosystems, climate technologies, advanced manufacturing, and geospatial intelligence are going to determine India’s competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and global influence in the decades ahead.
Stating that the National Science Day is not merely a tribute to scientific excellence — it is a reminder of India’s responsibility to lead through knowledge, innovation, and technological depth, he declared that India’s future growth will be powered not by consumption but by creation. The Minister urged researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to align around deep technologies as the cornerstone of a resilient, innovation-driven, and globally competitive Bharat.
The Minister said “science must move beyond laboratories, research beyond publications, and innovation beyond prototypes.” The next phase of India’s growth will not be powered merely by consumption — it will be powered by creation, he stressed adding that deep technologies are essential, not optional, for national progress.
Highlighting Telangana’s contribution to India’s innovation landscape, he noted that Hyderabad’s emergence as a hub for defence research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace manufacturing, and Global Capability Centres will be an advantage. He credited the state’s clear focus on enabling research-to-enterprise transitions and innovation-led employment growth.
“Telangana has steadily positioned itself as one of India’s leading knowledge and innovation ecosystems. Hyderabad today is home to advanced defence research establishments, premier national laboratories, biotechnology and pharmaceutical clusters, aerospace manufacturing hubs, and some of the world’s largest Global Capability Centres. This ecosystem represents a powerful convergence of policy support, academic excellence, industry participation, and entrepreneurial energy,” Uttam Kumar Reddy said.
“Our focus as a state has been clear — to create an enabling environment where research translates into enterprise and innovation translates into employment and economic growth.” he added.
