MODI 3.0'S 'SCIENCE PUSH' TARGETS A DEVELOPED INDIA: JITENDRA SINGH

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh outlined the Modi government's ambitious "science push" under its third term, aimed at establishing a 'Viksit Bharat'

- TBG NETWORK

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Sunday laid out the government's bold and strategic vision for the country's science and technology sectors and said that Modi 3.0 "science push" is aimed at realising 'Viksit Bharat'.

From launching a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund to support Space StartUps to introducing the Bio E3 policy aimed at creating a bioeconomy, the Modi government's major initiatives in the first 100 days of its third term signify its commitment to advancing India's role on the global innovation stage, the Minister said, according to a release.

The Minister highlighted that these initiatives not only bolster India's scientific prowess but also contribute to a sustainable, self-reliant economy that can withstand global shifts in industry and resources.

Emphasizing the speed at which India has embraced major reforms in science and technology, Singh said, "In the first 100 days of Prime Minister Modi's third term, we have laid the groundwork for transformative changes in science, technology, and innovation," he said.

The MoS (Independent Charge) pointed out that the Prime Minister's vision prioritises long-term, out-of-the-box initiatives to ensure India's leadership in critical domains like space exploration, biotechnology, and meteorology.