Reducing import dependence, boosting domestic capacity key for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Friday that reducing import dependence, and boosting domestic capacity in various sectors such as life sciences and fuel is crucial for the country to become an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’. He was speaking at the launch of the curtain raiser […]
India gets exclusive right to explore Polymetallic Sulphides in Indian Ocean: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) In a historic feat, India has become the first country in the world to secure exclusive rights to explore Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the allotted 10,000 sq km area of the Carlsberg Ridge in the Indian Ocean, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh said […]
Jitendra Singh releases Central Civil Services Unified Pension Scheme Rules 2025, FAQ film
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday released the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension Scheme) Rules, 2025, enabling Central government employees to choose between the National Pension System (NPS) and the newly introduced Unified Pension […]
Union Minister lauds Hyderabad-based CSIR labs’ role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics
Hyderabad, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has lauded Hyderabad-based CSIR institutes’ pivotal role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics and developing cost-effective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The Minister convened a meeting to review the recent work outcomes of Hyderabad-based CSIR labs, particularly after the personal impetus and patronage provided […]
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday. Addressing the “Natural and Organic Farmers Summit 2025” at Shankarpalli near Hyderabad, the Minister lauded the […]
Chandrayaan-4 to pioneer lunar docking tech, lunar sample collection: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Chandrayaan-4 mission, slated for launch in 2047, will pioneer lunar docking technology, and bring back lunar samples, said Union Minister of State for the Department of Space, Jitendra Singh, in Parliament on Wednesday. Singh said the success of the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission will be crucial for India to set […]
India’s R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in […]
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Delhi/Agartala, Feb 16 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry. The meeting also touched upon the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between India’s Northeast and Bangladesh, according to a […]
ANRF, US National Science Foundation tie up to foster India on global stage: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The partnership between the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) is expected to boost research in emerging technologies, and hoist India as a leader in the global arena, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday. A […]
BioE3 cells in all states can boost India’s Biotech revolution: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday urged states to establish BioE3 Cells to boost the biotechnology revolution in India and help in realising Bio-Vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said this during the Centre-State Partnership Conclave on the BioE3 Policy, held at […]
