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The Emerging Science & Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) is being hosted in New Delhi from November 3 to 5, bringing together over 3,000 participants, including leading scientists, innovators, and policymakers. The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focuses on the theme “Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment.” During the conclave, the Prime Minister also launched the ₹1 Lakh Crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to accelerate private-led R&D initiatives and support deep-tech startups, strengthening India’s path toward technological self-reliance and sustainable innovation.