India, Luxembourg explore deeper space, tech ties in ministerial talks
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism, Lex Delles, met with Union MoS Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday and proposed identifying areas of collaboration between countries primarily in the space sector, emerging technologies and life sciences. The proposed mechanism could also explore […]
Startups must become vehicles for lab-to-market technology transfer: Dr Jitendra Singh
Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem must move beyond metropolitan centres, with greater focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where more than 50–60 per cent of the country’s startups are based. Addressing the inaugural session of the 6th RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata, Singh […]
Traditional knowledge must integrate with modern science, medicine: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Union MoS Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday that traditional knowledge should be integrated more closely with modern science, medicine and emerging technologies to broaden its reach and societal impact. The minister made the remarks on a visit to the CSIR‑Traditional Knowledge Digital Library […]
ISRO taking steps to tackle space debris, rising satellite congestion: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation is confronting proliferation of Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations and accumulation of space debris, and is taking steps for mitigation and prevention, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. ISRO’s ‘Debris Free Space Mission’ will play a key role in safeguarding space assets and limiting further generation […]
Jitendra Singh urges mission‑mode national response against liver epidemic, diabetes
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Saturday, called for a mission-mode national response against liver epidemic and the sharp rise in Type-2 diabetes in the country. The minister said a response must be driven by preventive healthcare and mass public awareness, adding that these […]
Govt announces ANRF portal for training in patent filing
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) An Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)-supported digital portal to facilitate training in patent filing support and research paper writing assistance for researchers, students and innovators across the country, Union MoS Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The new portal will serve as an important capacity-building resource for […]
Space labs, advanced research infrastructure expanding India’s scientific outreach: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India is rapidly widening access to advanced scientific infrastructure, space-related laboratories and cutting-edge research facilities across universities and institutions to strengthen innovation-driven learning and emerging technology capabilities among students and researchers, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Dr. Singh visited Banaras Hindu University and reviewed the […]
Renewable, EV sectors set to create massive green jobs in future: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The renewable energy and electric mobility sectors in India are set to generate large-scale employment opportunities in the coming years as India accelerates its transition towards a green economy, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Addressing a conference on environmental sustainability at Jamia Millia Islamia on the occasion […]
India expanding energy roadmap with focus on innovation, industry collaboration: Minister
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The minister said the country is simultaneously advancing green hydrogen, expanding nuclear energy capacity, […]
AI can serve as valuable enabler once sound clinical foundation is established: Minister
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday released the second edition of the postgraduate textbook of ‘Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition’, saying that once a sound clinical foundation is established, artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a valuable enabler, assistant and facilitator. The minister also stressed the need […]
