Dr. Jitendra Singh

March 25, 2025 8:10 PM

India, IBM to explore potential collaborations in quantum, AI

The Indian government and IBM are exploring opportunities to collaborate on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial AI solutions, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced on Tuesday. IBM’s Global Head, Arvind Krishna, met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss how the two sides can work together in these advanced technology fields. The meeting took place as India pushes forward with its National Quantum Mission, an initiative aimed at making the country a...

March 23, 2025 8:01 AM

Recruitment exams now conducted in 13 regional languages, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday announced that recruitment exams are now being conducted in 13 regional languages, marking a significant expansion from the earlier practice of offering them only in Hindi and English before 2014. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in North Block, Dr. Singh highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to streamline the recruitment process and improve governance through technology-driven reforms. ...

March 21, 2025 12:51 PM

Centre reviewing nuclear laws to boost energy capacity: Jitendra Singh

The central government has constituted dedicated task forces to examine amendments required in the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act as part of efforts to accelerate India’s nuclear energy capacity, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology, informed Parliament on Thursday. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Singh said that the task force under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) includes representatives from the Atomic Energy Re...

February 13, 2025 10:06 AM

International Conference on Innovations in Unani Medicine concludes, highlights integrative health solutions

The International Conference on "Innovations in Unani Medicine for Integrative Health Solutions – A Way Forward," organised by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, concluded successfully at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Wednesday. The conference was part of the Unani Day 2025 celebrations and took place in a hybrid format. The event was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of Jitendra Singh, Minister of ...

February 6, 2025 4:21 PM

Government taking major steps to boost women’s participation in STEM: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, outlined the government’s efforts to enhance women's participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fieldsx. While responding to an unstarred question in Rajya Sabha, he highlighted the Department of Science and Technology's (DST) initiatives, including the ‘Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)’ scheme. Singh emphasized the fellowship programs designed to support women in research, includi...

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 ...