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- Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala told TechSparks 2026 that India's engineering talent is world-class, yet the country remains heavily reliant on importing physical products.
- Jhunjhunwala attributed the import dependence to technical education prioritizing theory over hands-on building.
Why it matters: India's continued reliance on imported goods despite its engineering bench hinges on how universities teach—from theory-heavy coursework to project-based building. That curricular shift is the lever Jhunjhunwala says would let Indian startups actually manufacture at home rather than import.
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