In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots governance, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative on Good Governance Day, celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday called for expediting the speed of ongoing hydroelectric power projects in the Kishtwar district, saying that these plants will generate an estimated capacity of 8000 MW thus enabling J&K emerge as the biggest power hub of North India.
From just 50 biotech startups in 2014 in India, the ecosystem has grown to nearly 9,000 in the last decade, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Cervical cancer ranks as the second most prevalent cancer in India and accounts for nearly one-fourth of the world’s cervical cancer deaths despite being largely preventable.
The country’s space economy is set to increase threefold in the next 10 years, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.
The Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh,while reflecting on India’s remarkable growth in the startup sector, said it has expanded from just 350 to 400 startups in 2014 to over 1.67 lakh today, making the country the third-largest startup ecosystem globally.
The Centre on Monday said it has cut average grievance redressal time to 13 days from 30 days, which will soon be reduced further.
Citing examples such as youth from the North East excelling in the tourism and aviation industries, he stressed the strides made in fostering a sense of belonging and national integration.f India’s cultural and developmental landscape
The minister presented a vibrant picture of India’s innovation-driven future, emphasising the transformative potential of biotechnology, space technology, and youth-led startups.
Dr. Jitendra Singh was speaking at the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave’s inaugural session at SKICC in Srinagar.
