Science as national sovereignty imperative reshapes economic strategy. Countries investing in foundational research and development now shape global standards in climate, artificial intelligence, food systems and advanced manufacturing. India faces a critical choice. With modest R&D spending at roughly 0.6-0.7% of GDP, the nation risks adapting to frameworks set elsewhere rather than defining them. Climate decisions, AI governance and supply chains increasingly depend on localized scientific evidence. Generic global models built in wealthier nations cannot fully capture India's development context. Early investment in research positions countries to influence technology standards and market structures.
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