Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated Vigyan TECH 2026, a multi-ministerial science and technology exhibition.
India's startup ecosystem grew from 400 in 2014 to over 200,000, ranking third globally with 38th in innovation.
NIFTEM-Kundli featured 23 technologies in a compendium and transferred three to industry, including hybrid dryers and granola bars.
The event highlighted India's rise to 6th in global patent filings with over 100,000 annual patents.