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IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal believes India is on track to become a global leader within five years. He highlights advancements in education, space missions like Chandrayaan-3, and drone technology as key drivers. Government-backed startup initiatives, including ISRO collaborations, are accelerating innovation. Agrawal specifically praises drone startups for their contributions in defense and civilian operations.

Key Points: IIT Kanpur Director Predicts India as Global Leader in 5 Years

  • India's rapid growth in education and tech sectors
  • ISRO's achievements boosting space innovation
  • Drone startups excelling in defense and civilian use
  • Government support fueling startup ecosystem
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India to become one of world's leading country in next 5 years: IIT Kanpur Director

IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal forecasts India's rise as a top global power, citing education, space, and drone advancements.

"In the next four to five years, there is every possibility for India to become one of the leading countries in the world – Manindra Agrawal"

New Delhi, June 10

Manindra Agrawal, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Director, said on Tuesday that India will likely become one of the world's leading countries in the next five years as there has been a significant development in the country in the last 11 years.

Speaking to IANS, he elucidated how the country has developed in sectors like education, space and drone technologies.

"We are moving ahead as a country. I would say that in the next four to five years, there is every possibility for India to become one of the leading countries in the world," Agrawal added.

"There has been a lot of progress in the last decade. All new educational institutions have been opened. Several IITs have been established and a large number of students have been given good education," he said.

Referring to successful space missions like Chandrayaan-3, he noted that "ISRO has done a lot of good work, which everyone will remember for a long time".

Apart from this, the Union government has enabled many startups in space programmes.

"With startups been given access to use ISRO's facilities, it has fostered many space programmes," Agrawal said.

The IIT Kanpur Director also noted the country's progress in drone technologies.

"We are progressing very fast in the field of drones. In the last few years, many startups have come up in the field of drones and we have seen the work of some of them in Operation Sindoor," Agrawal said.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Absolutely agree with Dr. Agrawal! 🇮🇳 Our progress in space tech with ISRO and drone innovations is remarkable. Just look at how Chandrayaan-3 made every Indian proud. The startup ecosystem is booming too. We're definitely on the right track!
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the optimism, we shouldn't ignore ground realities. Yes, IITs and space tech are shining, but what about basic education in villages? Or job creation for non-tech graduates? Need balanced development across all sectors.
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Arjun S.
Operation Sindoor was a game-changer! Shows how our defense tech is advancing rapidly. If we maintain this momentum in both civilian and military applications, global leadership is inevitable. Jai Hind! 🚀
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Sneha P.
More IITs are great, but what about improving quality in existing ones? Some new IITs still lack proper infrastructure. We need to focus on quality over quantity in education. Otherwise, the 'leading country' dream may remain incomplete.
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Vikram J.
The drone technology progress is amazing! From agriculture to disaster management, Indian startups are innovating solutions for real problems. This is what will make us Vishwaguru again. But let's not forget to support MSMEs too - they're India's backbone.
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Neha R.
As someone working in edtech, I've seen firsthand how digital education is transforming rural India too. With UPI, space tech, and now education revolution, we're showing the world what 'Make in India' truly means. Exciting times ahead! 💻✨

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