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

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...

Jitendra Singh launches first open call under RDI Fund for high-risk technology commercialisation

February 4, 2026 8:54 PM

Jitendra Singh launches first open call under RDI Fund for high-risk technology commercialisation

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the first open call of the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, marking a major step towards strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem through structured, long-term financing for indigenous technologies. The initiative, unveiled under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), aims to support the commercialisation o...

Government’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund to boost private innovation: Jitendra Singh

December 7, 2025 6:09 PM

Government’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund to boost private innovation: Jitendra Singh

The Union government’s ambitious ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund will play a pivotal role in transforming India into a global innovation hub by drawing the private sector deeper into research and technology development, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Saturday. Speaking at a round table during the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 in Panchkula, Singh urged industry leaders, investors, startups and researchers to take gr...