Blue economy to be the new engine of India’s growth: Jitendra Singh at IISF

December 8, 2025 7:24 PM

Blue economy to be the new engine of India’s growth: Jitendra Singh at IISF

Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday said India’s blue economy has the potential to become a major engine of national growth, contributing to energy security, food systems, and strategic capabilities. Speaking at a session titled “Blue Economy, Oceans, Poles, Earth and Ecology – Sagarika, the Tale of Earth Sciences” during the India International Science Festival, he noted that India’s oceans remain a largely untapped asset despite the country’s 11,000...

Jitendra Singh highlights India’s shift toward innovation-driven growth at IISF

December 8, 2025 1:33 PM

Jitendra Singh highlights India’s shift toward innovation-driven growth at IISF

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that India is moving from a traditional economy to an innovation-driven one, and is increasingly shaping global technology trends. He was speaking at sessions of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula. Singh said startups will play a major role in driving India’s future growth, but stressed that mentorship and early guidance are as important as funding. Interacting with young entrepreneu...

IISF 2025: Jitendra Singh highlights India’s journey toward Atmanirbhar Science

December 7, 2025 6:08 PM

IISF 2025: Jitendra Singh highlights India’s journey toward Atmanirbhar Science

Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 11th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula on Saturday, positioning the four-day event as a national platform built on “Celebration, Communication and Career.” Speaking at the inaugural session, Singh said the festival was designed to take science beyond laboratories and into the public domain, enabling citizens - particularly students and young researchers - to meaningfully engage ...