RDI Fund

₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund to Boost Private Sector Research and Innovation

Official Press

01 Aug 2025

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at enhancing private sector research and innovation in India. The fund will support deep-tech and critical technologies, with a focus on startups from Tier-2 cities, many led by women. The initiative is part of the government's commitment to self-reliance in technology and aims to build indigenous data repositories. The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and industry to achieve India's technological ambitions.

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