Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, told Parliament on Wednesday that India’s nuclear programme has realised the peaceful intent envisaged by Dr Homi Bhabha and is now delivering concrete welfare benefits. Speaking during Question Hour, Dr Singh highlighted advances in cancer care, community water…
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India Boosts Disaster Prep: Dr Jitendra Singh at Summit
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s strengthened disaster preparedness during the World Summit on Disaster Management held in Uttarakhand. The Minister announced the expansion of Uttarakhand’s weather radar network and meteorological infrastructure to enhance real-time forecasting and disaster response. Enhanced Meteorological Network in Uttarakhand Dr. Singh stated that three…
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EIR Programme Fuels India’s Biotech Innovation: Dr Singh
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, underscored the growing popularity of the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme, praising its impact on young startups, innovators, and researchers in India’s biotechnology sector. Speaking at the third Annual General Meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council…
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IISF 2025: Govt Launches Nationwide Innovation Challenge
Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh has launched a major “Nationwide Innovation Challenge” aimed at identifying India’s next wave of scientific problem-solvers. The initiative comes in the run-up to the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, which begins on 6 December with the theme “Vigyan se Samruddhi:…
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India’s Space Reforms Drive Global Leadership
Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s policy reforms and private sector surge are reshaping the global space order, positioning the country as a preferred partner for investment, collaboration and applied space services. Policy reforms unlocked private sector participation Addressing delegates at the India…
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Dr. Jitendra Singh Hails ₹1 Lakh Cr RDI Fund at ESTIC 2025
Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh lauded the historic ₹1 Lakh Crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund Scheme launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, describing it as a transformative milestone in India’s scientific journey. Delivering the valedictory address at the first Emerging Science, Technology &…
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India to Host India International Science Festival 2025 in Chandigarh
India is set to host the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 in Chandigarh from December 6 to 9, 2025, showcasing the nation’s remarkable transformation into a science-led and innovation-driven society. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting to…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Storytelling in Science Communication
Minister urges storytelling to simplify science communication Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged ministries to adopt a storytelling approach to simplify science communication and make government messaging more engaging and relatable. Chairing a brainstorming session on “Effective Government Communication” in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized that even the…
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AI Tools Empower Hindi in Science & Tech: Dr. Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has underscored the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting Hindi within the realms of science, technology, and governance. Speaking at the first meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Science and Technology, he emphasized that…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Showcases India’s Governance Innovations
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who holds portfolios including Science & Technology and PMO, engaged with participants of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. Delegates from 19 countries attended the interaction, where India’s governance innovations and technology-driven public…