Ministry of Science and Technology

September 13, 2026 7:16 PM

India world’s largest vaccine producer and global supplier by volume: Jitendra Singh

India has emerged as the world's largest vaccine producer and global vaccine supplier by volume, while its diverse disease landscape and expanding scientific capabilities provide a strong foundation for vaccine research, epidemic preparedness and the development of biomedical solutions for emerging health threats, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. Addressing a high-level evening reception for the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CE...

September 10, 2026 9:25 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate ESTIC-2026 in Delhi on Oct 27: Jitendra Singh

The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) will be held from October 27–29 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to inaugurate the three-day event. The conclave will feature three Nobel Laureates - Prof. Joachim Frank, Sir Richard J. Roberts and Prof. Kostya Novoselov - along with several international award-winning scientists and technology leaders. Announcing the event at its Curtain Raiser, Union Minister of State (Independen...

September 9, 2026 5:16 PM

Self-assembling organic molecules offer new route to green hydrogen production

Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a metal-free organic material that could improve solar-driven hydrogen production by harnessing the self-assembly of naturally occurring molecules. The research combines the amino acid aspartic acid with a light-absorbing organic molecule called perylene diimide (PDI). The researchers found that when the two components are integrated, they spontaneously organise themselves into highly ordered two-dimens...

September 8, 2026 6:26 PM

New bi-layered single-piece dental implant could reduce need for multiple surgeries

Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a bi-layered single-piece dental implant that combines titanium alloy and zirconia to improve durability, stability and biocompatibility while reducing the need for multiple surgical procedures. The researchers have developed a functionally integrated structure combining Ti6Al4V titanium alloy and yt...

September 6, 2026 3:23 PM

Jitendra Singh calls for taking India’s startup ecosystem beyond metros

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday called for expanding India's rapidly growing startup ecosystem beyond metropolitan centres and strengthening collaboration among science, startups and industry to accelerate the journey of indigenous technologies from laboratories to the market. Addressing the inaugural session of the sixth RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata, Singh said more than 50-60 per cent of India's startups are based outside metropolitan cities, under...

August 13, 2026 5:27 PM

New computer model tracks magnetic energy build-up to help forecast solar storms

Scientists have developed a three-dimensional computer simulation model that could help improve the forecasting of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) and predict their speed, arrival and potential impact on Earth. The multi-institutional research team has developed the model to trace how magnetic energy accumulates in the Sun's outer atmosphere and is eventually released during powerful solar eruptions. The study was led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous i...

August 12, 2026 10:26 PM

AI framework identifies hidden cancer stem cells, offers new path to precision medicine

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework capable of identifying hidden cancer stem-like cell populations that may be responsible for tumour recurrence, metastasis and treatment resistance, potentially opening new avenues for precision cancer medicine. Researchers from the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), in collaboration with Ashoka University, have developed the A...

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...

August 10, 2026 9:45 PM

Scientists detect unusually thick ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal

Scientists have detected an unusually high concentration of ozone in the upper atmosphere over the North Bay of Bengal, providing new insights into how air currents transport and redistribute ozone in the stratosphere over the Indian region. The unusual ozone layer was found at an altitude of around 21 to 23 kilometres above the North Bay of Bengal and remained in place for more than a day. Researchers said the concentration was significantly higher than normally observed over eastern India. T...

August 10, 2026 6:46 PM

Jitendra Singh calls for greater private sector participation in India’s biotechnology ecosystem

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 Monday called for greater private sector participation and investment in India’s biotechnology ecosystem, stressing the need to strengthen links between indigenous innovations, industry and investors to accelerate the commercialisation of technologies. Singh made the remarks during a meeting with senior ...