Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has underlined the critical importance of biodiversity in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, describing it as central to India’s environmental stability, economic security, and long-term climate resilience. Speaking during his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Regional…
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India Launches First Open-Sea Fish Farming in Andaman Sea
In a landmark step towards harnessing India’s vast oceanic potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday launched India’s first-ever open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea. The pioneering initiative was inaugurated at North Bay near Sri…
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Blue Economy Future: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the government placing strong emphasis on harnessing marine resources through science, technology and biotechnology, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday. The Union Minister of State…
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India Installs 200 Weather Stations in Metro Cities
New Delhi, January 16, 2026: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the installation of 200 Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) across India’s four major metropolitan cities Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune during the 151st Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This initiative aims to strengthen hyper-local, real-time weather forecasting,…
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G-RAM-G Mission Rooted in Evidence, Not Assumptions: Jitendra Singh
The Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), popularly known as G-RAM-G, is firmly grounded in evidence, experience and ground realities rather than assumptions or apprehensions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised…
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India’s Deep-Tech Leap: DST NIDHI CoE at IIM-A
India’s ambition to emerge as a global deep-tech powerhouse received a major institutional boost on Monday with the inauguration of the DST–NIDHI Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The ₹40 crore initiative, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), was dedicated to the…
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India Enters Futuristic Healthcare Era: Dr Jitendra Singh
India is undergoing a historic transformation in healthcare, moving beyond the long-standing battle against infectious diseases towards a future defined by genomics, biotechnology and personalised medicine. This shift was highlighted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the country is now…
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Mission Karmayogi Redefines Governance with AI Push
New Delhi: Mission Karmayogi is steadily transforming India’s governance architecture by shifting the civil services from a rule-based approach to a role-based, outcome-oriented system, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Speaking at the event titled “AI for Capacity Building: Transforming…
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CSIR-NPL at 80: India Aligns with Global Solar Norms
On the 80th Foundation Day of the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated two world-class facilities, reinforcing India’s leadership in environmental governance and solar metrology. The event marked the launch of the world’s second “National Environmental Standard Laboratory” and the world’s fifth “National Primary Standard Facility…
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BRIC Secretariat Inaugurated, Boost to India’s Bioeconomy
Ahead of the New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday inaugurated the new Secretariat complex of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in New Delhi, describing it as a landmark step in strengthening India’s future bioeconomy and biomanufacturing ecosystem….