India among top 5 countries in scientific research: Union Minister

New Delhi, Feb 28:  India is now among the top five countries in scientific research, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday. He said this while addressing the "National Science Day 2024" programme in Vigyan Bhawan.

"We are globally among the top five countries in scientific research publications, 40th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) showcasing a remarkable climb from 81st rank in 2015 and our patent filings have crossed 90,000 which is the highest in two decades," the Union Minister said.