NITI Aayog India S&T Scoreboard 2026: Tamil Nadu Leads in Patents and Research, Key Findings, Innovation Performance and Way Forward
5 November 2026
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NITI Aayog India S&T Scoreboard 2026: Tamil Nadu Leads in Patents and Research, Key Findings, Innovation Performance and Way Forward
1. Background and Recent Development
- On 3 November 2026, NITI Aayog launched the India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard in New Delhi.
- Unveiled by Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri, this interactive platform evaluates research and innovation across 36 States and Union Territories.
2. Major Findings (FY 2024–25)
- India recorded 2,23,005 research publications and 62,934 patent applications.
- Tamil Nadu ranked first in both categories, with 44,611 research publications and 16,048 patent applications.
- Maharashtra (8,567), Karnataka (8,413), Uttar Pradesh (5,375) and Telangana (5,200) followed in patent applications.
3. Research Quality and Innovation Ecosystem
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NITI Aayog's India S&T Scoreboard 2026 ranks Tamil Nadu first in patents and research publications. Explore key findings, innovation ecosystem and way forward.
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