In an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat during the two-day Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru, Karnataka Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s transformation from a major defence importer to a global exporter. Sharing insights on the country’s rapid strides in science, technology, and defence, Dr Singh said the central government was working on ambitious goals for India’s space program, including an Indian-crewed lunar landing by 2040.
