Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

April 25, 2026 2:03 PM

India’s bio-economy projected to touch $1 trillion by 2047: Minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that India’s bio-economy is projected to grow to $1 trillion by 2047, emerging as one of the top three global bio-economies. The twenty-first century will be "India’s century" driven by a biology-led economy, the minister told an international conference at IIT Roorkee. India is advancing towards full-spectrum technological capability “from gene to qubit, from ocean depths to outer space,” supported by policy reforms, strong institutional framework...

April 23, 2026 9:12 PM

Renewable, EV sectors set to create massive green jobs in future: Dr. Jitendra Singh

The renewable energy and electric mobility sectors in India are set to generate large-scale employment opportunities in the coming years as India accelerates its transition towards a green economy, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Addressing a conference on environmental sustainability at Jamia Millia Islamia on the occasion of Earth Day, the minister said emerging green sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels and circular economy will play a pivotal ...

February 9, 2026 6:45 PM

Thyroid health a national priority, time to push awareness and research partnerships: Minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that thyroid disorders are a national concern linked to productivity, demographics and nation building. Dr Singh urged the Indian Thyroid Society and the wider medical fraternity to intensify awareness, research collaboration and early detection, according to an official statement. The minister told the endocrinologists at a conference of the Indian Thyroid Society that undiagnosed thyroid conditions, particularly hypothyroidism, reduce energy le...

March 4, 2025 12:06 PM

India’s R&D spending doubles over the last decade, reaching Rs. 1.27 lakh crore: Jitendra Singh

India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from Rs. 60,196 crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 1.27 lakh crore, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Speaking at the DISHA event at the India Habitat Centre on Monday, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology highlighted the significant growth in India's R&D investments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He attributed this increase...

February 19, 2025 10:51 AM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first ‘Open-Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on Tuesday, depicting and celebrating the 150-year milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The initiative, developed in collaboration with 'Delhi Street Art', transforms the walls of IMD's headquarters on Lodhi Road into a vibrant visual narrative of...

January 6, 2025 4:31 PM

‘Historic Day’: Jitendra Singh praises inauguration of Jammu Railway division

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed the inauguration of the Jammu Railway Division on Monday, calling it a "historic milestone" for Indian Railways and the development of the region. He noted that the new railway division would greatly benefit the rural areas of Kashmir, boosting connectivity and fostering regional progress. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Jammu, Dr. Sin...

January 1, 2025 12:25 PM

ISRO’s SPADEX Mission: A giant leap in space technology, elevating India among global leaders

ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) has marked a pivotal achievement in space technology, positioning India among the global leaders in space docking. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the mission as a landmark moment during a press briefing in New Delhi, following the successful launch of PSLV-C60 from Sriharikota on Monday. Dr. Singh emphasized that SPADEX is a critical ISRO mission focused on developing and demonstrating key technologies for spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and u...