New Year satellite XpoSAT exemplifies ‘whole of science’ joint effort by more than one institution: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the New Year Satellite XpoSAT exemplifies synergised “whole of science” joint effort of more than one institution. Addressing the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of “Raman Research Institute” here, the Minister said, the primary science payload was conceived, designed and developed by the Raman Research […]

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Year End Review 2023 of the Department of Science and Technology

India’s NRI ranking improves to 60th position (2023) from 79th position (2019) on ICT impact among 134 economies Anusandhan National Research Foundation passed by the parliament, on course “National Quantum Mission (NQM)” launched at a total cost of Rs.6,003.65 crore National Geospatial Policy 2022 launched Under National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical System (NM-ICPS), 25 […]

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Dr Jitendra Singh launches Rural Diabetes Prevention & Control Campaign in village Purana Ramnagar of Varanasi district

Spread of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is assuming epidemic proportions in India, says Dr Jitendra Singh Earlier this disease was confined to the affluent and in cities, but now its prevalence in rural areas is alarming: Dr Jitendra Singh “Prevention of diabetes is not only our duty towards healthcare but also our duty towards nation […]

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Chandrayaan and other such science success stories in recent times have triggered children’s imagination

Chandrayaan and other such science success stories in recent times have triggered children’s imagination and aptitude, says Union S&T Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Curiosity in young minds will drive nation’s future growth with Science & Technology and Innovation, leading to an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Dr Jitendra Singh “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi […]

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Om Banana Craft Pvt Ltd. receives ₹18.08 Lakh funding from TDB-DST for Innovative Banana Fibre Extraction Project

“Revolutionizing Banana Waste: Om Banana Craft’s Modernized Equipment Development for Sustainable fibre Extraction” “Empowering Agriculture: TDB-DST Backs Om Banana Craft’s Innovative Banana Fibre Extraction Project with ₹18.08 Lakh Funding” In a strategic move towards fostering grassroots innovation and sustainable agricultural practices, the Technology Development Board (TDB) extends financial support of ₹18.08 lakh to M/s Om […]

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Dr. Jitendra Singh addresses Lucknow academia, emphasises early Industry linkage for “sustainable” StartUps

India needs Indian solutions for Indian problems, Indian remedies for Indian diseases, says Minister CDRI should become effective partners for industry and expand the scope of innovation for the country, says Dr Jitendra Singh ‘One Week One Lab’ (OWOL) is not to showcase ourselves but to tell what we have for stakeholders and to integrate, […]

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India has witnessed investment of over Rs.1,000 crore in Space Startups in last nine months

India has witnessed investment of over Rs.1,000 crore in Space Startups in last nine months of the current financial year from April to December 2023, says Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh From just one Startup in the Space sector four years back, we have almost 190 private Startups after opening up of the sector and […]

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India is fast emerging as protective healthcare leader

India is fast emerging as protective healthcare leader, particularly after the world started citing India model of Covid management and the Vaccine success story under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi, says Dr Jitendra Singh “The age of working in silos is over and conscious efforts have to be made to integrate different organs […]

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Use of Hindi has increased

Use of Hindi has increased in all government departments including scientific departments and institutions: Dr Jitendra Singh Dr Jitendra Singh chairs the 34th meeting of the Joint Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of S&T and Ministry of Earth Sciences Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, […]

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World is looking up to India as emerging Biomanufacturing Hub, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Union S&T Minister says Biotechnology Startups and Institutional linkages with Industry will drive India’s Bioeconomy in the years to come “India’s Bioeconomy witnessed double digit growth rate year-on-year in the last 9/10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi”: Dr Jitendra Singh Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates the 3rd Global Bio-India at Bharat […]

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