Permanent Mission of India
New York
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Interactive Dialogue 4: SDG 9 and Interlinkages with Other SDGs – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Statement delivered by Ms. Petal Gahlot, First Secretary
8 July 2026

Thank you, Mr. President.

SDG 9 is a powerful catalyst for the entire 2030 Agenda. Resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialisation and innovation expand productive capacities, generate quality employment and strengthen resilience across economies.

India's experience illustrates this approach through Make in India, the Production Linked Incentive Schemes, the National Infrastructure Pipeline, PM Gati Shakti and Digital Public Infrastructure. Strong links between scientific institutions, policymakers and industry have helped translate research into practical development outcomes, underscoring the importance of the science-policy interface.

Furthermore, India's development partnerships support partner countries in strengthening digital connectivity, transport infrastructure, capacity-building, entrepreneurship and technology-enabled public services.
We also call on developed countries to fulfil their commitments on finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building.

Mr. President,

We should continue to promote integrated infrastructure planning, strengthen national innovation systems, expand affordable digital technologies, support MSMEs and local value addition, and foster practical partnerships that build productive capacities while respecting national ownership.

I thank you.

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