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Union Minister lauds Hyderabad-based CSIR labs' role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics
Hyderabad, April 6: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has lauded Hyderabad-based CSIR institutes' pivotal role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics and developing cost-effective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
Agri startups blending traditional farming with tech to boost rural health, jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in agriculture are intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with technology to drive livelihood opportunities in rural areas, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
Jharkhand population to be screened for sickle cell anaemia: CCMB
Hyderabad, April 4: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), an autonomous institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has entered into MoU with the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and the National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, to screen the population of the eastern tribal state for sickle cell anaemia (SCA).
Women at the helm of India's space and research missions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: India’s scientific leadership is now led by women and they are at the helm of the country’s space and research missions, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh flags off CSIR's E-Tractor roadshow from Jammu to Kanyakumari
Jammu, March 6: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday flagged off the CSIR-developed e-Tractor roadshow from Jammu, which is headed for Kanyakumari to cover the entire country.
Study defines pathway to safely incinerate 'forever chemicals'
Canberra, March 3: A team of international scientists has defined a pathway to safely and completely destroy materials contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by burning them in a hazardous waste incinerator.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviews research facilities at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh
Chandigarh, February 26: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, inspected the Microbe Repository and other facilities at the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) here and also took an update on the ongoing projects in the institute.
India emerging as global biotech innovation hub: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: With 9,000 biotech startups, India has emerged as a global biotech innovation hub, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Wednesday.
India develops new drug to tackle burden of kala-azar, antibiotic to fight AMR
New Delhi, Feb 21: India has developed a novel antibiotic to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR), as well as a new drug to tackle burden of kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in the country, deliberated eminent scientists on Friday.
India, Nepal to deepen ties with new science and tech partnership
New Delhi, Feb 19: India and Nepal have deepened their ties with a new science and tech partnership, the Ministry of Science & Technology announced on Wednesday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launches Srjanam biomedical waste conversion rig at AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi, February 10: Union Minister for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, officially launched the "Srjanam" biomedical waste conversion rig at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the management of biomedical waste.
CSIR-NIIST develops tech for converting biomedical waste into soil additives
New Delhi, Feb 8: The CSIR-NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology) Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday announced an automated biomedical waste conversion rig that can disinfect pathogenic waste and convert it into soil additives.
Australia: Scientists advocate for tagging, monitoring program to reduce shark attack risk
Canberra, Jan 20: Scientists have called for acoustic technology to track white sharks off the coast of South Australia (SA) to prevent attacks on humans.
India emerges as global hub for startups and innovation: Minister
Mumbai, Jan 19: India has emerged as a global hub for startups and innovation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, has said.
Auretics Ltd and CSIR-NRDC Join hands for healthcare innovation
New Delhi, January 18: In a milestone for healthcare innovation, Auretics Limited signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (ToT) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), facilitated by the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).
Auretics Ltd and CSIR-NRDC Join hands for healthcare innovation
New Delhi, January 18: In a milestone for healthcare innovation, Auretics Limited signed a Technology Transfer Agreement (ToT) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), facilitated by the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).
Atmanirbhar Bharat: CSIR develops indigenous technology to produce paracetamol
New Delhi, Jan 5: The government on Sunday announced indigenously-developed paracetamol drug by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which would reduce dependence on imported ingredients.