Technology October 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM

India can build any technology, says Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala; calls for backing startup risk-takers

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At TechSparks 2026, Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala spoke about India’s potential to develop any technology and called for a shift from exam-centric education towards entrepreneurship, edge computing, and consortia bringing scientists and startups together to solve local challenges.

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