In a significant boost to its computational prowess, India has deployed 37 supercomputers under the National Supercomputing Mission, achieving a total capacity of 40 petaflops. This initiative is part of India's ambitious goal to develop fully indigenous supercomputing systems by 2030, with manufacturing and products expected to be market-ready by 2032. Currently, indigenous content in High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems stands at 50% and is projected to surpass 70% by the end of the decade.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and skill development are also at the forefront of national priorities. The Labour Ministry has partnered with Microsoft, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance employment opportunities, scale AI-driven skilling programs, and improve global workforce mobility for India's talent pool. The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, which recently concluded, witnessed a record attendance of over 2 lakh visitors and featured high-level discussions on AI's role in achieving an AI-driven 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) by 2047. In related news, a global cybersecurity firm, Sonatype, has established its largest global R&D hub in Hyderabad, focusing on open-source security, AI, and software supply chain protection, leveraging India's robust technology and talent ecosystem. Furthermore, Remidio Innovative Solutions received an award for its AI-powered retinal screening device, designed to improve accessibility and affordability of diagnostic intelligence in underserved rural areas, thereby addressing the significant shortfall of specialist doctors.
Breakthroughs in medical science continue to emerge from India. Scientists from Kolkata-based Bose Institute have engineered 'GlowCas9', a CRISPR protein that illuminates during gene editing. This innovation aims to enhance the treatment of genetic diseases and cancer by allowing real-time observation of the Cas9 enzyme as it edits genomes. The Department of Atomic Energy's (DAE) Year-End Review for 2025 highlighted several scientific milestones, including the successful enrichment of Boron-11 to over 99.8% purity, crucial for semiconductor and nuclear applications, and the commencement of the Indian Dark Matter Search Experiment (InDEx) at the Jaduguda Underground Science Laboratory. The DAE also reported a record nuclear power generation of 56,681 million units in FY 2024-25 and the completion of ISOMED 2.0, a novel high-intensity gamma irradiator.
India is also making significant strides in next-generation telecommunications and quantum technology. The Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced that India aims to secure at least 10% of global Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and patents in 6G technology, driven by the Bharat 6G Alliance. In quantum computing, NITI Aayog and IBM have unveiled a national roadmap with the ambitious target of positioning India as one of the top three quantum economies globally by 2047.
The country's commitment to renewable energy and bioeconomy is also evident. India's total installed renewable energy capacity reached 250.64 GW as of October 31, 2025, reflecting substantial growth in solar and wind energy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission is progressing, with incentives awarded to 18 companies for green hydrogen production, and pilot projects for green hydrogen use in the shipping sector are underway. Indian Railways is also exploring hydrogen-fuelled trains on a pilot basis. India's bioeconomy has expanded significantly, reaching $165.7 billion in 2024 and targeting $300 billion by 2030. The nation also achieved its 20% Ethanol Blending (E20) target five years ahead of schedule in 2025.
Further showcasing its innovative spirit, three Indian scientists were awarded the 2025 Tata Transformation Prize for their breakthroughs in food security, green chemistry, and cancer nanorobots. These include the development of gene-regulated rice varieties, an engineered-bacteria green chemistry platform, and magnetic nanorobots for targeted cancer therapy. The first International Science and Technology Clusters Conference, themed "Making Lives Easier Through S&T," was hosted in New Delhi, bringing together global experts to discuss practical innovations in healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, and environmental sustainability.