India must maintain sovereignty, not become technological colony of West: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi: India must maintain its sovereignty and not become a technological colony of the West, former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Friday as he emphasised the need to innovate in a nimble, cost-effective manner. Speaking at Startup Mahakumbh here, he cautioned against adopting Western models that could lead to loss of India’s culture, identity, and civilisational strength.