Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized that Kerala’s next decade is pivotal for achieving India’s Vision Bharat goals. Speaking at a programme organized by the Institute of Engineers and NGOs under former Union Minister Shri Muralidharan, Dr…
Tag: #ScienceAndTechnology
News
RISE Conclave 2026 Boosts Startup-Industry Synergy
Chennai: The two-day RISE Conclave 2026 concluded at the Chennai Trade Centre on Saturday, reinforcing India’s commitment to innovation-led growth and stronger collaboration between research institutions, industry leaders, and startups. The event underlined the central role of science and entrepreneurship in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The…
News
India Targets Global Leadership in Affordable Thyroid Care: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that thyroid disorders must be recognised not merely as medical conditions but as a serious national challenge impacting productivity, workforce efficiency, and India’s long-term economic growth. Addressing the Mid-Term Annual Conference of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITSCON) in Chandigarh, the Minister underscored…
News
India’s Quantum Future Takes Shape in Amaravati
India’s journey into the next frontier of technology took a decisive step forward on Saturday as the foundation stone of the Amaravati Quantum Centre was laid, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a strategic springboard for the country’s ambitious National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology,…
News
AIM SUMVAAD 2026 Boosts India’s National Incubation Ecosystem’s National Incubation Ecosystem
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog organised AIM SUMVAAD 2026, its flagship annual conclave for India’s national incubation ecosystem, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on Monday. The event brought together more than 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) and Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), along…
News
DST, Industry Unite for Advanced Battery Cooling
New Delhi, 23 January 2026: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced a strategic collaboration with Dreamfly Innovations Pvt. Ltd to enhance thermal management of aviation batteries. The initiative, anchored at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), aims to translate fundamental materials research into deployable cooling…
News
PM Modi to Visit Kerala on Jan 23, Launch Rail, Health Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23, 2026, to inaugurate, lay foundation stones and flag off a series of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on infrastructure-led growth and inclusive development. According to an official statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the…
News
India Strengthens Nuclear, Space & RDI Initiatives: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted India’s pivotal reforms in nuclear energy, space exploration, and research innovation during a Media Round Table. The Minister emphasized that these initiatives aim to strengthen national energy security, scientific progress, and technological self-reliance. Nuclear Energy Reforms for Energy Security Dr. Singh said India…
News
RDI Fund for Industry Projects to Launch by January-End
The Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund, a ₹1 lakh crore initiative aimed at catalyzing private sector-led research, is set to start funding industry-backed projects by the end of January 2026. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced this following a review meeting of the…
News
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…