DST secretary says India needs stronger clean-energy R&D
In short
India needs a stronger research setup to turn clean-energy ideas into real business, according to a report quoting Umesh V Waghmare.
The report says spending on research is low, private companies are not involved enough, and new technology is not reaching the market fast enough. It is still unclear what new steps, if any, will be taken.
What the reporting says
India needs a stronger R&D ecosystem to commercialise clean-energy innovations of remarks by Umesh V Waghmare. The reported concerns are low R&D spending, limited private-sector participation and technology deployment gaps in the clean-energy transition. The immediate implication is policy and industry pressure to improve innovation and adoption, though no specific programme or funding move was stated.
Why it matters
India's clean-energy transition is being held back by low R&D spending, weak private-sector participation and gaps in technology deployment. The remarks attributed to Umesh V Waghmare suggest the need for better commercialisation of clean-energy innovations.