New Delhi, April 24 -- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said that the 21st century will be India's century and will be driven by a biology-led economy, with the country's bio-economy projected to grow to $1 trillion by 2047.

Addressing an international conference at IIT Roorkee virtually, he said India is moving decisively towards full-spectrum technological capability, from gene to qubit, from ocean depths to outer space, supported by policy reforms, strong institutional frameworks and a rapidly expanding innovation ecosystem.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, he said India's development pathway is anchored in a civilisational ethos that integrates economic progress with ethical values,...