New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India had moved beyond the role of a follower in global innovation and was increasingly contributing to the creation of new technologies and solutions.

While addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference, he said India's scientific, technological and innovation capabilities had strengthened its standing internationally, attracting thousands of experts and delegates, including three Nobel laureates, to the conclave.

"India is no longer a follower; it now beckons others to follow. India is no longer merely a collaborator; it has become a global co-creator. And India is no longer the India of the 20th century. Today's India is futur...