The White House has hosted an interactive meeting with Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain leaders to listen to their concerns and issues, indicating their increasing role in America's socio-political milieu.
Noting that a culture of entrepreneurship has been central to the economic success of the US, a top Obama Administration official has said the same would play a key role in bringing about a renaissance in China, India, and the rest of the developing world.
John Holdren, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the two countries were working in the fields of space, medical sciences, climate change, clean energy and agriculture.