India remains at 40th position in Global Innovation Index 2023

India remains at 40th position in Global Innovation Index 2023

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Category : National Published on: September 30 2023

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  • India has retained its 40th position among 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023.
  • The ranking reflects India's continued progress in the GII, improving from 81st in 2015 to 40th in 2023.
  • India's improved GII ranking can be attributed to factors such as its rich knowledge capital, vibrant startup ecosystem and notable contributions from both public and private research organizations.
  • Various government departments including the Department of Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Space and Atomic Energy have played an important role in enhancing the national innovation ecosystem.
  • Initiatives like Atal Innovation Mission have been helpful in expanding this ecosystem.
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