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Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita has praised India's remarkable progress in global innovation rankings. He specifically credited Prime Minister Modi's visionary leadership for the enhanced focus on research and development. The physicist was among 20 prominent Japanese scientists supporting deeper Indo-Japan collaboration in science and technology. India's innovation ranking has dramatically improved from 91st to 38th position over the past decade.

Key Points: Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita Praises Modi's India Innovation Rise

  • India's GII ranking surged from 91st in 2014 to 38th in 2025 under Modi's leadership
  • 20 top Japanese scientists signed a resolution supporting Indo-Japan research partnership
  • Kajita attributed India's innovation growth to increased government R&D spending
  • PM Modi called for joint collaboration between Indian talent and Japanese technology
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Japanese Nobel Laureate lauds India's rise in global innovation index, praises PM Modi's vision

Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita lauds India's Global Innovation Index jump from 91st to 38th, credits PM Modi's focus on R&D and Indo-Japan collaboration.

"Japan should learn from India on the rapid advancement in the field of R&D - Takaaki Kajita"

New Delhi, Sep 29

Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita on Monday praised India’s consistent rise in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in the past decade and attributed the changing dynamics to the Modi government’s focus and vision.

The Japanese Physicist and Nobel prize winner agreed with the view that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership has led to enhanced focus and spending on research and development (R&D) in the past few years.

He also expressed support for the Modi government’s emphasis on deepening Indo-Japan Collaboration in Science and Technology.

Takaaki Kajita was among the 20 renowned Japanese scientists who signed a resolution to extend support to the Indo-Japan joint partnership in the field of research and innovation.

During the recent Japan visit, PM Modi had called for a joint collaboration between Indian talent and Japanese technology to create the next-generation tech revolution.

Notably, India has seen rapid advancement in the Global Innovation Index (GII) in the past decade, and its ranking rose from 91st in 2014 to 38th in 2025, leaving the world surprised and taking note of its rising stature. In 2020, India’s position in the GII index stood at 48th rank.

“Japan should learn from India on the rapid advancement in the field of R&D,” said Japanese Nobel Laureate Takaaki Kajita while participating in the International Conference on ‘India - Japan Next Generation Science and Technology partnership: Academic and Research’ hosted by India’s premier educational institution Chandigarh University and Japan’s top ranked university, University of Tokyo in the Japan’s capital.

Days ago, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at an event, expressed confidence that India would secure a position among the Top 10 in the next three years.

The Global Innovation Index (GII), introduced in 2007, was developed to provide comprehensive metrics for assessing the wide spectrum of innovations across economies.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the progress is commendable, I hope this innovation reaches the grassroots level. We need to ensure that startups and small entrepreneurs in tier 2-3 cities also benefit from these initiatives, not just big corporations.
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Arjun K
Japan learning from India in R&D? What a proud moment! Our IT professionals and engineers have been making waves globally for decades. This recognition from a Nobel laureate validates our capabilities. Jai Hind! 🚀
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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech industry, I've seen firsthand how government initiatives like Startup India and increased R&D funding have transformed the innovation ecosystem. The ranking improvement reflects real on-ground changes.
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Vikram M
The target of top 10 in three years seems ambitious but achievable. We have the talent pool and now the right policies. Japanese collaboration will bring the discipline and precision we need to scale up our innovations globally.
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Michael C
While the progress is impressive, I hope we're not just chasing rankings. True innovation should solve our domestic challenges - healthcare, agriculture, clean energy. The focus should be on meaningful impact, not just numbers.
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Ananya R
Chandigarh University hosting such prestigious international conferences shows how our educational institutions are becoming world-class. This

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