India: A Hub of Innovation and Opportunities, Says Speaker Vijender Gupta

Key Takeaways

Nearly 50% of students enrolling in STEM courses in India are now women, with female PhD scholars increasing to 99,000.
The Indian government is investing Rs 10,300 crore in AI development, significantly enhancing GPU infrastructure.
India has filed 300 patents daily and is a leader in global digital payments, accounting for 46% of total transactions.

Women in STEM and India’s AI Initiative

Legislative Assembly speaker Vijender Gupta announced that women now comprise nearly 50% of students enrolling in STEM courses, with the number of female PhD scholars rising 2.3 times to 99,000. Gupta made these remarks at the Business Conclave 2025, held at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University. He highlighted India’s potential as a significant center for innovation, positioning the country to achieve notable milestones.

In discussing India’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Gupta mentioned the direct support from the government under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. The IndiaAI Mission has been granted Rs 10,300 crore to advance AI model development across the country, with a current infrastructure of 18,693 graphics processing units (GPUs) achieved within just 10 months. This GPU capacity is nine times that of the Open Source Model DeepSeek and two-thirds that of ChatGPT. An innovative GPU Marketplace has been launched, allowing startups, researchers, and students to access high-quality AI resources. Gupta emphasized that while AI infrastructure in other nations is dominated by large tech companies, India is making these tools more accessible to a broader population.

Addressing broader technological advancements, Gupta pointed out that India filed 300 patents daily last year compared to only 11 in 2014. The country has also emerged as a powerhouse in the global digital payments arena, contributing to 46% of total transactions worldwide. Gupta’s remarks reflect India’s emergence as a leader in various technological domains, demonstrating its commitment to not only develop but also assume a responsible role on the global stage by meeting G20 and Paris Agreement targets ahead of schedule.

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