New Delhi, May 16 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that quantum and Artificial Intelligence (AI) sovereignty, along with indigenous ecosystems, will define India's next-generation growth.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Science & Technology, the Minister said India's future growth in deep-tech sectors will depend on the country's ability to adopt a trusted integrated approach, and this is precisely what prompted the launch of the "Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund" Scheme, which is aimed at accelerating private sector participation in research and development.

Addressing a programme organised by the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Scien...