"Today India has become one of the strongest in the world in terms of scientific manpower in capability and maturity. Hence, we are in a position not only to understand the technologies that we may have to borrow, but also to create our own technologies with extensive scientific inputs of indigenous origin. It is important for India to put all her acts together to become a continuous innovator and creator of science and technology intensive products".

Dr. A PJ Abdul Kalam

"We take satisfaction from the fact that over 100 global companies have come to India to set up R&D Centres, affirming the intellectual capital of our scientific and engineering community. Science must grapple with the key challenges facing the country today."


Dr. Manmohan Singh

"A phenomenal transformation in the attitude and approach to R&D in industry has taken place. From a 'back seat' position a mere ten years ago, R&D in Indian industry is now in the 'front seat' of corporate strategy. In several sectors, business driven research has given way to research driven business."

Mr. Kapil Sibal

"India is one of the hotspots for innovation of low cost and high quality products and services. Now we can enter the complex high technology areas."

Dr. R. Chidambaram

"The current S&T ecology does not seem to provide either physical income with career opportunities matching other service sectors or psychic income derived from uninhibited pursuits of passion with science."

Dr. T Ramasami