59 Software Technology Parks of India are Operational

Technology Development Programmes (TDP): Department of Science and Technology has been implementing Technology Development Programmes (TDP) to facilitate conversion of proof-of-concepts for technologies/ techniques/ processes/products into advance prototypes for validation and demonstration in field settings. The main objectives of the program include:

•      Support R&D for development of innovative technologies in identified areas.

•      Promote application of advanced technology for improving the performance and value addition to existing technology.

•      Capacity building in the area of technology development in terms of human resource and infra-structure.

The sub schemes of TDP are:

•      Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) aligning to Make in India

•      Biomedical Device and Technology Development Program (BDTD) aligning to Swasth Bharat

•      Device Development Program (DDP) aligning to Make in India

•      Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI)

•      Technology Development Program (TDP) aligning to Make in India

•      Technology Mission for Indian Railways (TMIR) aligning to Make in India

•      Waste Management Technologies (WMT) aligning to Swachh Bharat and Smart City

The US firm KPMG has released a report based on 750 industry representatives including start-up entrepreneurs and FORTUNE 500 executives titled ‘The Changing Landscape of Disruptive Technologies’. The Report ranks India in third place, as 13 percent of the respondents indicated India’s potential for technology breakthroughs.

No such assessment is made by the Government and no data of FDI is maintained based on Industrial Estates or on geographical location other than States.

During the period 2014-2019 FDI Inflow of USD 286.28 billion (provisional) have been reported in the country.