India has launched the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (RSDI) 2026 to strengthen the interface between science, technology, and diplomacy.
It aims to integrate science diplomacy into India’s Raisina Dialogue, the country’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
RSDI focuses on the governance of emerging technologies, research security, technology control regimes, and ensuring equitable participation in global standards.
The platform will engage scientists, diplomats, policymakers, and industry leaders through plenary sessions and expert roundtables.
The initiative is scheduled to be held alongside the Raisina Dialogue from 5–7 March 2026 in New Delhi.
It aims to enhance India’s role in global science diplomacy, particularly for the Global South.