{
  "id": 14370649,
  "title": "India eyes 25-year plan to cut critical tech reliance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/india-eyes-25-year-plan-to-cut-critical-tech-reliance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-14T04:20:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/india-eyes-reduced-critical-tech-dependence-over-next-20-25-years-ashwini-vaishnaw/articleshow/134931844.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India is developing a comprehensive 25-year plan to lessen its dependency on foreign nations for critical technologies, as geopolitical tensions, evolving trade policies and disruptions in global supply chains compel governments to reassess their technological vulnerabilities, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum. Vaishnaw emphasized that India aims to pinpoint areas where overreliance on overseas suppliers could expose its economy and manufacturing sector to external shocks. However, this strategy does not entail producing everything within the country. Instead, the government seeks to establish capabilities in strategically vital sectors while enhancing India's standing within global technology supply chains. Vaishnaw stated that the government is formulating plans for different time frames, setting short-term priorities for the next three to five years, medium-term goals spanning five to 15 years, and long-term ambitions extending up to 20-25 years. Central to this strategy is the semiconductor industry, where the government plans to expand beyond chip manufacturing to develop the raw materials and components essential for domestic production. Vaishnaw highlighted the mobile phone manufacturing sector as a case in point, illustrating how domestic capabilities can evolve gradually from relying on imported components to producing modules and other parts domestically and even exporting some of them. The minister also cautioned that technological disruptions, such as those posed by artificial intelligence, could coincide with broader economic challenges, potentially creating new pressures on governments and businesses. Despite these challenges, Vaishnaw emphasized India's commitment to strengthening resilience across financial, economic, and technology sectors through increased research and development spending, particularly in applied research.",
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