Minister stresses on collaboration for local innovations

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development MB Patil said on Thursday that collaboration, inclusivity, and collective vision are needed along with innovation to truly impact the global agenda through local innovations.

Speaking as the chief guest after presenting “CULT INNOVATOR-23” awards to winners on Thursday at the ‘India Innoverge-2023’- 19th edition of India Innovation Summit organized by CII, he stated that they must foster an environment in such a way that startups, SMEs, and large enterprises collaborate seamlessly to create a robust ecosystem that nurtures and supports innovation at every level.

As they move towards becoming a global innovation powerhouse, the government, industry, and academia must work hand in hand.

The state government would provide the necessary policies and framework, the industry would bring the resources and expertise, and academia would cultivate the minds that drive innovation forward, Patil added.

Elaborating on ‘Impacting the global agenda through local innovations’, he said in such a scenario the issues related to sustainable development, healthcare, climate change, and education should be treated as critical.

The advancements in healthcare technology have the potential to revolutionise medical access and treatment.

From telemedicine platforms connecting rural patients with specialist doctors to affordable diagnostic tools powered by artificial intelligence, local solutions are bridging the healthcare gap not just within our borders, but across continents.