India Emerges as world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents: Dr. Jitendra Singh
14 November 2025: Addressing the Annual Tech Fest INNOTECH ’25 at KIET Deemed University, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that India has now emerged as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64,000 patents, out of which more than 55% are by resident Indian innovators, a sharp departure from the earlier trend of innovators depending on foreign institutions for research, mentorship, and project completion.
Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that this shift demonstrates the emergence of a “most compatible milieu at home,” enabled by sustained policy interventions, incentives for research, and an enabling environment created under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He added that what was once lacking-policy support and institutional patronage, has been systematically addressed over the last decade, allowing young Indian innovators to pursue cutting-edge research.
Minister noted that the country has climbed from Rank 81 to Rank 38 in the Global Innovation Index, an extraordinary leap achieved through consistency, landmark achievements and a sharp national focus on science and technology.
Dr. Jitendra Singh underlined that events like INNOTECH’25 reflect the larger national ecosystem that now prioritizes private participation, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and cross-sector innovation. He said that expos and conclaves supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) are critical in bringing together industry leaders, researchers, venture capitalists and young entrepreneurs on a single platform.
Citing success stories supported by government schemes such as Mudra, PM-Svanidhi, and PM-Vishwakarma, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the government has ensured accessible funding, mentorship, and skill development pathways even for those without advanced degrees.
He further stated that National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has liberated the academic framework by allowing students to change subjects, pursue multidisciplinary learning, and follow their aptitude. Various DST initiatives-INSPIRE fellowships, MANAK awards, dedicated women and tribal science programs, and the Vaibhav initiative connecting overseas Indian researchers back to Indian institutions- were highlighted as transformative avenues for building a globally competitive scientific workforce.
During his visit, Dr. Jitendra Singh interacted with students, examined their prototypes and encouraged them to pursue innovation with confidence and entrepreneurial spirit. The Minister appreciated the creativity demonstrated across domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, automation, biotechnology and disaster management, noting that the projects reflected both the nation’s scientific aspirations and the ingenuity of India’s youth.
