Summary
Right now, the government often picks the cheapest ideas, not the newest ones.
Doctor Mashelkar says this makes it hard for new technology to grow.
If we focus on smart, affordable ideas, India can become a tech leader.
Key Points
3 points1
India aims to create affordable and world‑class technology.
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Current buying rules favor the lowest price over new ideas.
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Experts say this slows down home‑grown innovation.
New Words to Learn
6 wordsprocurement
how the government buys things or services
indigenous
made inside the country
innovation
new and better ideas or inventions
competitive
able to do well compared to others
affordable
not too expensive
technological advancement
making new technology that works better
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