<h1>India Climbs to 48th in Global Innovation Index 2020, Driven by R&D, Startups, and Policy Initiatives &D.</h1> India has advanced to the 48th position in the Global Innovation Index 2020, climbing four spots from the previous year, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization. This progress highlights India's strong research and development ecosystem, moving up from 81st in 2015. The improvement is attributed to India's knowledge capital, dynamic startup scene, and contributions from public-private research organizations. Scientific ministries and NITI Aayog have played crucial roles in enhancing innovation through policy-led initiatives in various sectors. The NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index has been pivotal in decentralizing innovation across states. India aims to further improve its global ranking, aspiring to reach the top 25.