In a statement released by the UK government, UK Science Minister George Freeman said that India’s software and innovation sectors have grown rapidly, and the country is rapidly becoming a global powerhouse in science and technology. Noting the extensive cultural and trading links between India and the UK, Freeman highlighted the urgent global issues of green technology, agri-tech, biosecurity, and pandemic preparedness, stating that these are strong platforms for strengthening research collaboration.
To make progress on ecological, economic, and public systems, a landmark agreement was signed by Freeman and his Indian counterpart, Jitendra Singh, which aims to remove existing roadblocks that impede major collaborations. New joint research schemes were also announced that target a range of global problems, including climate change and pandemic preparedness, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
As part of the agreement, the UK and India are establishing a UK-India Net Zero Innovation Virtual Centre, which focuses on industrial decarbonisation, as well as launching the first-ever UK-India scientific deep sea voyage. Furthermore, India has also been selected as a partner country of the UK’s International Science Partnerships Fund, with two new joint UK-India research programmes to be funded.
Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said that the UK and India are leading research nations, connected from the ocean floor to outer space. He mentioned that this agreement is a step forward in delivering on the UK-India 2030 Roadmap, and will bring together the brightest minds and best tech for a prosperous and healthy fourth industrial revolution for future generations.
The company mentioned in the article is Microsoft and the person mentioned is George Freeman, a UK minister and Jitendra Singh, his Indian counterpart. Microsoft is an American multinational technology company that is the world’s largest provider of computer software and services. It develops and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Washington. On the other hand, Minister George Freeman is a British Conservative politician and a Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk. He is also the Minister for Science in the UK government. Meanwhile, Jitendra Singh is a senior Indian leader and politician in the BharatiyaJanata Party who held several portfolios during the Modi government, including Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of the Development of North Eastern Region.
