'Operation Sindoor' testimony to scientific advancement gained in last 11 years: Dr Jitendra

In an exclusive thought-provoking conversation at the "Economic Times Education Summit 2025" here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh declared that the last 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had witnessed a revolutionary transformation in India's scientific temperament and technological outreach, with technology entering virtually every Indian household.

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Reiterating India's self-reliant capabilities, Dr. Jitendra Singh referred to the success of "Operation Sindoor" and said it was a testimony to the scientific advancement and capacity-building gained in the last 11 years, which had enabled India to counter drone and missile attacks effectively.

"There was never a lack of talent in this country. What we lacked was an enabling environment to nurture it. PM Modi's visionary leadership over the past decade has created that enabling ecosystem," said Dr. Jitendra Singh.

Crediting the Prime Minister's out-of-the-box decisions like the unlocking of the space and nuclear sectors, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, these reforms have had a multiplier impact across diverse areas including agriculture, education, defence, land record management, disaster preparedness, and e-governance.