India aims to cut critical tech dependencies over 20-25 years, build resilience: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mint - Oct 14, 2026

India is planning over a 20-25 year horizon to reduce critical technology dependencies and strengthen its ability to withstand global disruptions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, emphasising that the country aims to become a trusted partner across global technology supply chains rather than pursue complete self-sufficiency.

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