The Indian and United States (US) governments have made significant progress in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's recent commitments on
science, technology, clean energy, climate change, and innovation.
Earlier this week, Science Advisor to President Obama Dr. John P.Holdren led the U.S. government delegation to the first-ever India-U.S. technology Summit and U.S.-India Science and Technology Joint Commission Meeting.
"Cooperation between the United States and India in science and technology is deeper than it has ever been. President Obama and Prime Minister Modi confirmed the importance of this pillar in the strategic partnership when they met in Washington on September 30, and this week helped move that relationship forward," said Dr. Holdren.
During India-U.S. Technology Summit, Dr. Holdren led a delegation of 100 U.S. government officials from multiple agencies, in which researchers, academics, policy makers, industry representatives, and students discussed how science and technology cooperation across a broad range of issues can help tackle 21st century challenges.
The two sides also explored ways to establish a U.S.-India Climate Fellowship and how to increase collaboration on modelling for monsoon prediction.
The events over the past few days fostered concrete partnerships in science, technology, and innovation, and strengthened the policy, financial, and educational ecosystem essential for dynamic innovative economies.