Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has lauded the inclusion of a record number of Indian doctors and researchers in Stanford University’s 2025 list of the world’s top two per cent scientists, calling it a proud moment for the country and a reflection of India’s growing strength in medical research.
In a post on X on Wednesday, Goyal congratulated the Indian scientists recognised in the latest global rankings and said their achievements highlight India’s expanding influence in the field of medical and scientific innovation. “A proud moment for Indian doctors,” he wrote. The Minister added that the scientists were recognised “for their pioneering research, clinical achievements, [and] transformational impact in the field.”
He further said, “This distinction stands as a testament to India’s growing expertise in medical research and the unwavering commitment of its scientific community to innovation and global excellence.” Goyal also made special mention of “Dr. Arun Mullaji, a dear friend and renowned orthopaedician,” who was among those featured in the list.
A proud moment for Indian doctors 🇮🇳
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 22, 2025
14 Indian orthopaedicians have been recognised in ‘Stanford University 2025 List of World’s Top 2% Scientists’ for their pioneering research, clinical achievements & transformational impact in the field.
Among them is Dr. Arun Mullaji, a… pic.twitter.com/TeBckTxLhY
Stanford University’s 2025 list includes 14 orthopaedicians, 41 paediatricians, and over 6,000 Indian faculty members across leading academic and research institutions. According to the report, 6,239 Indian researchers were included in the single-year category, while 3,372 made it to the career-long category for 2024.
Among the institutions represented, the Indian Institutes of Technology contributed the highest number of scientists, with 755 researchers featured. They were followed by over 330 scientists from the National Institutes of Technology and 117 from the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) also made a significant mark, with 80 researchers included in the list, 56 of whom were from AIIMS New Delhi.
The Stanford University database identifies the top two per cent of scientists globally across various disciplines. The rankings are based on standardised citation metrics, including h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, and citation impact in different authorship positions. Scientists are selected either from among the top 100,000 researchers worldwide or from the top two per cent within their specific field.
Goyal said the recognition of so many Indian doctors and researchers was an encouraging sign of the country’s growing global presence in medical and scientific innovation. “The feat reflects the country’s growing expertise in medical research,” he said, commending the dedication and excellence of India’s scientific community.
