Author: Uday Kumar Varma
As India prepares to unveil its annual India International Science Festival between December 6 and 9 in Panchkula, Haryana, the moment is ripe to reflect on a larger phenomenon. Science and technology in India have begun to transcend their domestic role; they are quietly emerging as a defining arm of diplomacy and global influence. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has travelled far, from being a technology importer to becoming an innovator, manufacturer, and strategic partner. The theme of the festival—“Science to Prosperity: Towards a Self-Reliant India”—speaks not merely of national self-sufficiency, but of a confident…