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Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted how technology became India’s growth engine over the past 11 years under PM Modi’s leadership. He cited breakthroughs like the indigenous COVID vaccine and space biology experiments for the Axiom 4 mission. Reforms in biotech and deep-sea exploration via Samudrayaan were emphasized as key achievements. Singh also noted how drones and satellite tech are revolutionizing rural governance and agriculture.

Key Points: Jitendra Singh Says Tech Drove India’s Growth Under Modi

  • India shaping global science under PM Modi’s leadership
  • BioE3 Policy boosting biotech economy
  • Indigenous COVID vaccine and space biology milestones
  • Drones transforming rural governance and farming
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Technology turned into engine of India's growth story in last 11 years: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh credits PM Modi’s reforms for India’s rise in global science, citing biotech, space, and rural tech breakthroughs.

"India has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of global science – Jitendra Singh"

New Delhi, June 23

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that the past eleven years have seen science and technology playing a vital role in shaping India’s global scientific discourse, so much so that it has become an engine of the country’s growth story.

Addressing a joint press conference of all Science Ministries in the capital, the Union Minister for Science & Technology, as well as MoS in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), said, “Over the last decade, India has not just participated but is shaping global scientific discourse. We are setting benchmarks for others to follow.”

He stated that India has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of the global scientific ecosystem and also highlighted the milestones achieved in the past eleven years, under the Prime Minister’s leadership. He credited this change to pioneering reforms, citizen-centric innovation, and out-of-the-box decisions, such as the unlocking of space and nuclear sectors, initiated under PM Modi.

“The multiplier impact of these reforms is being seen across sectors, agriculture, education, disaster management, defence, governance, and even climate resilience,” the Minister said.

He further hailed India as the emerging global biotech destination, propelled by the BioE3 Policy, Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment.

He also spotlighted multiple groundbreaking innovations under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), including India’s first indigenously developed DNA-based COVID vaccine. He also noted the successful clinical trials for haemophilia therapy, showcasing India's growing capabilities in advanced biomedical research.

Jitendra Singh also spoke about how the indigenously developed biotech kits will be used by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla for conducting experiments onboard the upcoming Axiom 4 Mission, marking another leap for Indian science into space biology.

He also announced that the Samudrayaan mission is on track and Matsya 6000, India’s deep-sea exploration vehicle, is currently undergoing final safety checks.

He also informed the newsmen on how cutting-edge technologies were being leveraged to transform rural empowerment and governance. He highlighted the use of drone and satellite mapping for the Soil Health Card and Swamitva Mission, which has empowered farmers by providing precise agricultural data, thereby minimising their dependence on revenue officials.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Proud of our scientists and tech innovators! 🇮🇳 The DNA vaccine development during COVID was truly remarkable. But I hope these advancements also reach common people faster - sometimes there's gap between labs and local hospitals. Still, great progress overall!
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Priya M.
The drone mapping for Soil Health Cards is game-changing for farmers like my uncle in Punjab. No more middlemen manipulating land records! 👏 Hope to see more such rural-focused tech innovations that bridge the urban-rural divide.
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Arjun S.
While achievements are commendable, we must ensure proper funding reaches research institutes. IIT professors often complain about bureaucratic delays in grants. Technology growth should be matched with administrative reforms too.
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Sneha R.
Excited about Matsya 6000! India exploring deep oceans while reaching for stars 🌟 Our ancient texts talked about advanced science, and now we're making it reality. Just hope we maintain this momentum beyond political cycles.
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Vikram J.
The biotech sector growth is impressive, but can we have more transparency in clinical trials? As someone who lost family member to COVID, I appreciate the vaccines but want stricter monitoring of side effects. Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan!

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