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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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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AcSIR Emerges as India’s Fast-Rising Scientific Powerhouse
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today lauded the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) as one of India’s fastest-growing scientific institutions while addressing its 9th Convocation. He hailed the Academy’s innovative programs—especially the pioneering i-PhD model launched in 2023—as a transformational shift linking imagination, innovation, and industry at a…
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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 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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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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Nitish Kumar to Open APJ Abdul Kalam Science City Patna
Patna is set to witness a landmark moment on Sunday as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurates the APJ Abdul Kalam Science City, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to promoting scientific learning and curiosity. Located near the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, the sprawling complex has been developed over 20.5 acres by the Building Construction…