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Technology, innovation & public participation key to self-reliant India: union Minister

Pune, Oct 11 (UNI) union Minister of State Dr Raj Bhushan Choudhary today said that technology, innovation and public participation are essential for building a self-reliant India.
He was speaking at the concluding session of the three-day national technology and innovation conference, AWTIS 2026, organised by Aryans Group of Companies at Hinjawadi in Pune.
Aryans Group chairman Mukund Jagtap, chief executive officer Manohar Jagtap, co-executive chairperson Smita Shitole-Jagtap, ISRO director Dr S. Venkateshwara Sharma and cybersecurity expert Milind Patnaik were among those present.
Choudhary said artificial intelligence, space technology and green energy would play an important role in the country's development. He also emphasised that effective water management, supported by modern technology, could help address challenges related to water security.
Dr Sharma highlighted the growing problem of space debris during the conference.
The event featured discussions on cybersecurity, defence technology and innovations in research, bringing focus to the role of emerging technologies in national development. UNI SP SS
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