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 […]
Budget 2025 reflects sensitivity of govt, gives quantum stride to realising Viksit Bharat: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2025-26 reflects the sensitivity of the government and gives a quantum stride towards realising Viksit Bharat in 2047, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology on Saturday. The Union Budget was tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It was […]
India poised to lead world with transformative technologies: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India is poised to lead the world with transformative technologies, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology. He said this while addressing the “Technology Dialogue 2025”, at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. At the event, Singh unveiled “Vision India Techade”, envisaging […]
Indian space economy projected to touch $44 bn in next decade: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In the next 10 years, the Indian space economy is projected to touch $44 billion, said Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday. Speaking at an exclusive programme on Sansad TV, the MoS highlighted India’s transformation in the space sector, which began […]
