Dr. Jitendra Singh

January 6, 2025 4:31 PM

‘Historic Day’: Jitendra Singh praises inauguration of Jammu Railway division

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed the inauguration of the Jammu Railway Division on Monday, calling it a "historic milestone" for Indian Railways and the development of the region. He noted that the new railway division would greatly benefit the rural areas of Kashmir, boosting connectivity and fostering regional progress. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Jammu, Dr. Sin...

December 27, 2024 3:43 PM

India a global leader in disaster warning systems: Jitendra Singh

India has emerged as a global leader in "disaster warning" and is catering to other nations as well across the world, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday. He said this while commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami at INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services). “India’s emergence as a global leader in providing world-class disaster warning systems, underscores the pivotal ...

November 25, 2024 6:18 PM

Centre to unveil startups under new National Quantum Mission guidelines

The government is set to announce startups selected for support under the newly-established guidelines as part of the National Quantum Mission. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, will unveil the startups in the field of quantum technologies on November 26, showcasing India's growing expertise in quantum research, development, and commercialization. The selected startups, representing cutting-edge innovation in diverse areas including qu...

October 28, 2024 11:03 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first biomanufacturing institute, BRIC-NABI, to revolutionize agri-food sector

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and other key portfolios, inaugurated the new complex of India’s first biomanufacturing institute—BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI). The facility aims to transform India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology, contributing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a "Viksit Bharat". Addressing a gathering of scientists, industry leaders, and stakeholders at ...