India innovation index 2021

The report is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted the global socio-economic landscape. But human resilience and crisis-driven innovation have kept India and the world afloat in these difficult times. The report solidifies the scope of innovation analysis in the country by adopting the framework of the Global Innovation Index (GII) and expanding the number of indicators from 36 to 66 across seven key pillars. The report presents an in depth analysis of the state of innovation in the Indian economy. The report is prepared on the basis of extensive research and critical analysis of the states and union territories. The report presents an evaluation of the innovation readiness of states and UTs and highlights potential challenges that deter the government, businesses and individuals from fully realizing their potential.