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Isro undocks Spadex satellites, paves way for India's lunar exploration
New Delhi, March 13: The Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday announced the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission's space de-docking, marking a significant milestone in India's future in space exploration.
ISRO earns $439 mn via foreign satellite launches in 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has generated a revenue of $439 million from foreign satellite launches in the last 10 years, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science and Technology, informed on Wednesday.
Indian biotech startups grew from 50 in 2014 to 8,531 in 2023: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 12: The number of biotech startups in the country has grown from 50 in 2014 to 8,531 in 2023, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday.
India to strengthen R&D, industrial ecosystem to prepare for future pandemic: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 10: Amid the looming threat of zoonotic spillovers, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday said that India will strengthen its research and development capacities as well as industrial ecosystem to prepare for future pandemics.
Team India reigns supreme: Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates Men in Blue after ICC Champions Trophy victory
New Delhi, March 9: Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulated Team India on winning their third ICC Champions Trophy title, beating New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai on Sunday.
As a batter to change the tone of the match: Hardik Pandya's coach on his all round skills
Vadodara, March 9: Hardik Pandya's childhood coach, Jitendra Singh, said that Hardik, as an all-rounder, is ascapable as a batter and can "change the tone" of the match with his batting.
Deep conspiracy to spoil atmosphere, says Jitendra Singh on killing of 3 civilians by terrorists
Jammu, March 9: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that three missing persons of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have been killed by terrorists, and it was a matter of grave concern.
India's space technology revolutionises governance, agriculture, defence: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that India's Space technology is no longer confined only to rocket launches but is also playing a major role in revolutionising governance by supplementing transparency, grievance redressal, and citizen participation.
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.
India's space sector poised to reach USD 44 billion: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: Addressing the 'Space-Tech for Good Governance' Conclave organized by the Indian Institute of Democratic Leadership, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh projected the space sector to surge to USD 44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.
India's space budget almost tripled in last 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 8: India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government 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.
Rs 20,000 cr Budget allocation to help make India a global innovation hub: Minister
New Delhi, March 5: India achieved third rank globally in the startup ecosystem in the last decade, reaffirming the government's commitment to making India a global innovation hub, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.
Tackling obesity not just personal concern but a national responsibility: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 5: : Tackling the rising levels of obesity, which contributes to several health burdens, is not just a personal concern but a national responsibility, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
Private sector participation, public engagement key towards India's nuclear energy goals: Minister
New Delhi, March 4: Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday.
India's R&D spending surged in last 10 years: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 3: India's spending on Research and Development (R&D) has doubled in the last one decade, from Rs 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1,27,381 crore, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Monday, underscoring the role of government-backed initiatives in catalysing scientific advancements in the country.
Union govt promoting grassroots innovators for first time in India: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Gandhinagar, March 2: The union government is promoting and acknowledging grassroots innovators for the first time in India, said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday while addressing the silver jubilee celebration of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF).
Centre boosting grassroots innovators for first time in India: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 2: The PM Narendra Modi government is promoting and acknowledging grassroots innovators for the first time in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh holds meeting with BJP Jammu and Kashmir MLAs ahead of budget session
Katra, March 1: Union minister Jitendra Singh reached Jammu to take part in the BJP's MLA meeting before the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly budget session. The Udhampur MP stated that the BJP MLAs will keep their point in the assembly with all the facts and said that their vote share in the state is better than the ruling party.
POJK biggest failure of Nehru's tenure, its return possible only under Modi govt: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 1: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) marks the biggest failure of the Nehru government and the foreign policy of the late Prime Minister. He added that the annexed Indian territory could be reclaimed only under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
India will be a major player in 21st century's space exploration: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 1: India will become a major player in 21st century's space exploration, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
CM Sarma and his family looting Assam: AICC Assam in-charge Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 28: All India Congress Committee (AICC) Assam in-charge and General Secretary Jitendra Singh Alwar alleged that Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma and his family were looting the state.
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.
Indian space economy expected to jump to $44 bn in few years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 26: India's space economy is expected to increase five-fold from $8 billion to $44 billion in the next few years, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.
Budget outlay for agriculture in 2025-26 is 6 times higher than 2013-14: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 24: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday highlighted the six-fold increase in the allocation for agriculture in the Budget for 2025-26 to Rs 1,27,290 crore from the Rs 21,933.50 crore outlay in 2013-14 as a reflection of the increased government support for farmers under Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.
J-K: Union Minister Jitendra Singh meets BJP leaders; discussed J&K issues, Budget session
Jammu, February 23: Union Minister Jitendra Singh met senior BJP leaders to discuss important issues related to Jammu and Kashmir and preparations for the upcoming Budget Session of the J&K Assembly.
Pursue entrepreneurial ventures, study market dynamics at the outset, minister tells youth
New Delhi, Feb 23: The government has stressed the critical role of industry linkages and market research in ensuring the long-term sustainability of startups, encouraging young entrepreneurs to study market dynamics at the outset.
PMSSY strengthening healthcare infrastructure, fostering indigenous innovation: Jitendra Singh
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20: The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and fostering indigenous innovation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
India emerging global leader in space, health, biotech: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 19: India is no longer just a follower, but is emerging as a global leader in sectors like space, health, and bioeconomy, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Wednesday.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan
New Delhi, February 19: Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on Tuesday, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Authorities monitoring situation in New Delhi after earthquake: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 17: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that authorities and professional experts were keeping a close watch and monitoring situations in New Delhi after tremors of earthquake were felt.
Tripura CM Manik Saha calls on Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 16: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting the bamboo industry. The meeting also touched upon the recently inaugurated Agartala-Akhaura railway link, strengthening connectivity between India's Northeast and Bangladesh, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in an official statement.
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Delhi/Agartala, Feb 16: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant, Union Minister Jitendra Singh offer prayers after taking holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, February 16: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister Jitendra Singh offered prayers after taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Saturday.
Budget 2025-26 reflects PM Modi's vision for futuristic India, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, February 14: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forward-looking vision for India.
Nuclear energy to be India's powerhouse: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 14: The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.
ANRF, US National Science Foundation tie up to foster India on global stage: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 14: The partnership between the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) is expected to boost research in emerging technologies, and hoist India as a leader in the global arena, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday.
Centre proposes industrial calendar to boost research-industry linkages, accelerate innovation
New Delhi, Feb 13: The Union government has proposed an industrial calendar that will bridge the gap between research and industry and help accelerate innovation.
India advancing medical innovation with AI, genomics in Unani medicine: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 12: India is advancing medical innovation with artificial intelligence and genomics in Unani medicine, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.