Experts at a webinar hosted by SASTRA University and The Hindu Education Plus called for India to design and make at least 70% of its products locally within the next 10 years. This goal matches India's strong GDP growth and aims to reduce dependence on imports. IIT Madras professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala said, "We should not depend on imported products and technologies. We have 1,50,000 scientists and an excellent pool of young talent who should be nurtured to focus on large Indian problems and solve them in a unique manner." The panel stressed the need to build a strong research culture in schools and colleges. They said curiosity and innovative thinking should drive research. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation highlighted how government funding supports problem-focused research. IIT Ropar director Rajeev Ahuja added, "Students have to be encouraged to have their own ideas and find their own solutions; those who pursue knowledge seriously always find people to help them." IIT Goa director Dhirendra S. Katti said, "IITs are diversifying now and running integrated programmes to enable students into immersive learning and critical thinking. But to become high quality researchers, one has to be resilient and passionate." K. Uma Maheshwari of SASTRA University advised students not to be disheartened by failure. "Rejection of proposals and challenges birth the best ideas," she said. Experts also warned against using AI tools to write research papers. The webinar is available online at https://newsth.live/THSABRY