Dr. Jitendra Singh

December 12, 2025 8:02 PM

Judicious use of AI can transform healthcare, says Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that the careful and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to greatly strengthen India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Speaking at the CII Pharma & Life Sciences Summit 2025 on Friday, he underlined that India’s scientific progress is increasingly being shaped through strong collaboration between government and industry. The Minister said that one of the major changes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leader...

November 18, 2025 8:50 PM

‘Space’ will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said that “Space” will ensure global space for India as a frontline nation in the world. Emphasising India’s expanding role in the global space ecosystem, the Minister said that the country is fast emerging as a preferred destination for space sector engagement and investment, reflected in the steady stream of global delegations visiting India in recent months. Addressing the India International Space Conclave (IISC) 2...

November 11, 2025 10:07 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for intergenerational synergy to boost nation building

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday emphasised the importance of intergenerational synergy among Gen X, Y, and Z for achieving optimum outcomes in nation building. Speaking at the CII Health Conclave Special Plenary on “Empowering Senior Care,” he called for redefining the role of senior citizens as equal partners in a shared national mission. Highlighting the blend of experience and youthful energy, Dr. Singh said senior cit...

November 10, 2025 8:01 PM

India’s bioeconomy likely to reach USD 300 billion in coming years: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday said India has already stepped into the next industrial revolution powered by biotechnology, positioning itself among global leaders in bio-innovation. Speaking at the inauguration of the NHP-ABSL-3 facility and delivering the keynote address at the second Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology (NII), Dr. Singh said I...

November 7, 2025 10:13 AM

India leads with people-first approach to climate resilience: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday called for a people-led movement to tackle climate change, stressing the need for synergy between policy, technology, and youth-driven innovation to ensure sustainable urban futures. Delivering the inaugural address at the Asian Conference on Geography (ACG 2025) at Jamia Millia Islamia, Dr. Singh said the meet was both “timely and crucial” as it focuses on the deeply interconnected issues of climate change, urbanizatio...

October 25, 2025 5:03 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh highlights changing paradigm of medical education, says healthcare in India now more accessible and affordable

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India’s medical education and healthcare sectors have undergone a transformative shift over the past decade, making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and inclusive. Speaking at the 54th Foundation Day and Convocation of the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), University of Delhi, Dr. Singh conferred degrees on undergraduate and postgraduate students and urged the new generation of doctors to blend compassion with innovat...

June 25, 2025 4:22 PM

PM Modi’s space reforms mark a key turning point, sector may hit $40B in 10 years: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to open up the space sector to private players as a “turning point” that sparked a “miraculous” transformation. He projected that the sector could grow to USD 40–45 billion in a decade, and added that experiments conducted by astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla during the Axiom-4 mission will help prepare for future Indian space missions, including Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharat Space Statio...

June 9, 2025 10:42 PM

India now seen as global problem solver, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Monday that the world increasingly views India as a key partner in addressing global challenges, attributing the shift to the country’s growing capabilities and the stable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past 11 years. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Ocean Conference, which saw the participation of over 150 countries including heads of state, ministers, scientists, and policymakers, Dr Singh noted a visi...

May 23, 2025 1:16 PM

Jitendra Singh unveils cutting-edge polar, ocean research hubs in Goa

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Sagar Bhavan and Polar Bhavan at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Goa. These are the first-of-their-kind integrated facilities in India and among the few such infrastructures globally dedicated to polar and ocean research. The inauguration comes at a time when global discourse on ocean geopolitics is intensifying. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Singh expressed confidence that the enhanced capabilities at NCPO...

May 11, 2025 6:35 AM

IMD, CSIR installations in J&K, Punjab, Ladakh to be secured further: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The center has decided to upgrade security at scientific and technical installations located in the border regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Chandigarh, and parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The decision was announced on Saturday by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, after he chaired a high-level joint meeting with senior officials and heads of scientific institutions in New Delhi. The meeting was convened to review the security preparedness of critica...