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September 6, 2026 11:02 AM

Jitendra Singh backs ‘CSS Shield’, calls for more responsive service rules

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for continued efforts to make government service rules more responsive to the needs of employees and their families, while welcoming the ‘CSS Shield’ initiative aimed at supporting bereaved families of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers. Speaking at the launch of the initiative by the Central Secretariat Service Forum, Singh said collective efforts by colleagues could create a ...

September 3, 2026 12:24 PM

Energy security inseparable from national security, strategic autonomy: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said energy security is inseparable from national security, strategic autonomy and economic resilience, stressing the need for India to build a self-reliant, affordable and technology-driven energy sector amid geopolitical uncertainties and volatile global energy markets. Addressing the 6th International Climate Summit 2026 – India’s Energy & Food Security Mission, organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce ...

August 26, 2026 4:52 PM

Capacity building of mind, alongside skills, essential for India to remain globally relevant: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday called for a broader, whole-of-society approach to capacity building, stressing that developing the mindset to continuously learn, adapt and innovate is as important as acquiring technical skills. Addressing a roundtable on capacity building, Singh said the rapid pace of technological and societ...

August 25, 2026 5:03 PM

Traditional knowledge must integrate with modern science, medicine and emerging technologies: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday called for deeper integration of India's traditional knowledge with modern science, medicine and emerging technologies to expand its societal impact. Speaking during his visit to the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) in New Delhi, Singh said traditional knowledge should move be...

August 20, 2026 1:31 AM

RDI Fund safeguards robust; faster disbursal and wider strategic scope planned: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund has stringent safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest and protect taxpayers’ money as well as private capital, while inviting stakeholder suggestions for further strengthening the framework. Singh made the remarks while chairing the monthly review meeting of Science Ministries and Departments at Technology Bhawan in New Delhi. During the meeting, officia...

August 18, 2026 6:23 PM

AI, quantum, cybersecurity reshaping governance, continuous learning vital for civil servants: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday said that artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and digital tools are rapidly transforming governance, making continuous learning and adaptation essential for civil servants. Addressing participants of a 15-day refresher course for lateral-entry Joint Secretaries, Directors and Deputy Secretaries, Singh said the rap...

August 17, 2026 8:10 PM

Technology-driven pension services improve efficiency, save resources: Jitendra Singh

Technology-driven pension services have improved efficiency while reducing manpower and financial costs, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Monday, stressing the need to use technology and pensioners’ feedback to make the system simpler and more responsive. Addressing the 9th National ANUBHAV Awards Ceremony, 2026 and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, Singh said retiring and retired government employees...

August 17, 2026 10:54 AM

Jitendra Singh calls for making diabetes prevention a national priority

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has called for making diabetes prevention and preventive healthcare a national priority, saying rural India is no longer untouched by the growing diabetes burden. Addressing the launch of the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) Diabetes Rural Outreach Digital Portal and VISHWAS Diabetes Awareness Video Library, the Minister said a community-led, technology-enabled and data-driven approach is needed to tackle diabetes in rural and underser...

August 13, 2026 5:44 PM

ISRO taking steps to tackle space debris risk from growing LEO satellite constellations: Jitendra Singh

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is taking measures to mitigate the growing risk of space debris arising from the proliferation of large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite and satellite internet constellations, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Singh said the growing number of satellites in large constellations, which can comprise thousands of spacecraft, has increased the...

August 11, 2026 5:49 PM

Odisha’s rare earth, marine biotech and space sectors to drive science-led growth: Jitendra Singh

Odisha’s rare earth resources, marine biotechnology potential and emerging space capabilities can play a key role in driving science-led economic growth in the eastern coastal region, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. Singh made the remarks during a meeting with Odisha Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra in New Delhi, where the two discussed an integrated roadmap for strengthening the state’s science and technology ecosystem...