Source: ET
Context:
NITI Aayog is reviewing certain Global Innovation Index (GII) indicators to identify gaps and help India improve its global innovation ranking. The move follows suggestions from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to focus on key parameters for targeted interventions.
Key Highlights:
| Indicator | Rank in 2023 | Rank in 2025 | Observation / Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall GII Rank | – | 38 | Improved from 81st in 2015 to 38th in 2025 |
| GDP per Unit of Energy | 71 | 76 | Decline in energy productivity |
| Domestic Industry Diversification | 10 | 19 | Reduced industrial diversification |
| Females Employed with Advanced Degrees | – | 101 / 139 | Low representation of women in advanced-degree roles |
Objective:
- To identify weaknesses in specific indicators and propose corrective measures for faster improvement in India’s GII ranking.
- NITI Aayog will coordinate with stakeholder ministries for implementing targeted interventions.
- Performance Snapshot:
- India improved in 8 GII indicators but worsened in 2 indicators in the short term.
- Year-on-year rise in GII ranking has been gradual, necessitating focused reforms.
