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Govt staff under Unified Pension Scheme to get gratuity benefits: Minister
New Delhi, June 18: Central government employees covered under the Unified Pension Scheme will now be eligible for retirement and death gratuity benefits, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh, announced on Wednesday.
India calls for global action on ocean health, showcases over $80 billion worth projects
New Delhi, June 10: India on Tuesday called for urgent global action on ocean health at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France.
Nations look up to India to overcome global challenges: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 9: Several nations are today looking up to India to overcome the global challenges, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Monday.
Nearly 50 pc startups now emerging from tier 2 and 3 towns: Minister
New Delhi, May 18: Nearly 50 per cent of startups are now emerging from tier 2 and 3 towns, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday.
India's 1st human spaceflight scheduled for first quarter of 2027: Minister
New Delhi, May 6: India’s first human space mission 'Gaganyaan' has entered its final phase, with the first human spaceflight now scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.
India achieves breakthrough in gene therapy for haemophilia: Minister
New Delhi, April 24: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday inspected various facilities at the BRIC-inStem facility and reviewed ongoing clinical trials in collaboration with premier medical institutes and hospitals, including the landmark first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia conducted with CMC Vellore.
Time to position India as global leader in preventive healthcare: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 23: With 25 per cent of global cervical cancer deaths occurring in India -- often due to late diagnosis -- there is a critical need for preventive screening strategies, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday, adding that the ultimate goal is to position India as a global leader in preventive healthcare.
India's moment in science and innovation has arrived: Minister
New Delhi, April 22: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday called for greater synergy between innovation and industry for a sustainable startup ecosystem.
IAS 2023 batch has highest percentage of women: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 20: In a thought-provoking and motivating interaction with the Officer Trainees (OTs) of the 2023 IAS batch, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, hailed the largest women representation in the history of Indian Administrative Services, with 74 women officers, making up 41 per cent of the current batch of 180 officers.
ANRF to anchor India's scientific future: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 18: The newly-constituted ‘Anusandhan’ National Research Foundation (ANRF) is a critical organisation for all science ministries and departments across the government, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said, adding that ANRF has been envisaged to anchor upscaled collaborations involving private players.
'Lucknow CAT bench established in 1987 but got its own office building under PM Modi'
Lucknow, April 14: The Lucknow CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) bench was established way back in 1987, but it got its own office building only now, after 38 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Minister in-charge of DoPT (Department of Personnel and Training), which is the administrative Ministry of CAT.
Underwater Acoustic Test Facility a 'critical national asset': Dr Jitendra Singh
Chennai, April 12: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday hailed the global recognition and international certification of the Underwater Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai.
Agri Startups fast emerging as lucrative avenue of livelihood, says Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, April 5: Startups in the agriculture sector are emerging as a lucrative avenue of livelihood by intelligently blending traditional organic farming practices with cutting-edge scientific technologies, said Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
India committed to sustainable energy through nuclear power: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India’s commitment to sustainable energy through nuclear power.
Hiring prosecution, inquiry wing heads under Lokpal's domain: Govt
New Delhi, March 20: The government on Thursday denied any role in delay in the appointment of key officials in the prosecution and inspection wings in the office of Lokpal, claiming that hiring is the prerogative of the anti-corruption ombudsman.
Women at the helm of India's space and research missions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 8: India’s scientific leadership is now led by women and they are at the helm of the country’s space and research missions, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday.
India's space budget almost tripled in last 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 8: India's space budget almost tripled in the last 10 years -- from Rs 5,615 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 13,416 crore in 2025-26 -- the government said on Saturday.
Rs 20,000 cr Budget allocation to help make India a global innovation hub: Minister
New Delhi, March 5: India achieved third rank globally in the startup ecosystem in the last decade, reaffirming the government's commitment to making India a global innovation hub, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.
Private sector participation, public engagement key towards India's nuclear energy goals: Minister
New Delhi, March 4: Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday.
POJK biggest failure of Nehru's tenure, its return possible only under Modi govt: Union Minister
New Delhi, March 1: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) marks the biggest failure of the Nehru government and the foreign policy of the late Prime Minister. He added that the annexed Indian territory could be reclaimed only under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
PMSSY strengthening healthcare infrastructure, fostering indigenous innovation: Jitendra Singh
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 20: The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and fostering indigenous innovation, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.
Nuclear energy to be India's powerhouse: Union Minister
New Delhi, Feb 14: The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday.
India's bio-economy aims to reach $300 billion in near future: Minister
Jammu, Feb 2: India's bio-economy — which grew from a mere $10 billion in 2014 to nearly $130 billion now — has an ambitious target of $300 billion in the near future, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
Inaugural edition of 'Technology Dialogue' by MEA to take place in Bengaluru from January 24-25
New Delhi, January 23: The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Thursday that it will host the inaugural edition of the 'Technology Dialogue' from January 24 to January 25 in Bengaluru.