Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, June 23: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS in the Prime Minister Office, Dept. of Space and Atomic Energy today declared that the last 11 years had turned technology into engine of India growth story and thus a significant contributor to the national economy, owing to the transformative science-led governance and technology driven reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in every sector.
Addressing a joint press conference of all Science Ministries, including the Ministry of Earth Sciences, held at the National Media Centre, Dr. Jitendra Singh said,
“In the changed scenario over the last one decade , India is not just participating but is shaping global scientific discourse. We are setting benchmarks for others to follow.”
Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored how India has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of the global scientific ecosystem, thanks 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.
The Minister hailed India as the emerging global biotech destination, propelled by the BioE3 Policy-Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment.
“India today offers the most enabling environment for biotechnology. The time is right, the ecosystem is ripe, and we have visionary leadership steering us toward becoming a global bioeconomy leader,” he said.
Dr. Singh credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to science and technology, and for creating an enabling environment that empowers India’s scientific community. He emphasized that under the Prime Minister’s patronage, scientists today enjoy unprecedented freedom, trust, and institutional support to innovate, explore, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
He highlighted several groundbreaking innovations under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), including India’s first indigenously developed DNA-based COVID vaccine, which marked a historic milestone in the country’s pandemic response. He also noted the successful clinical trials for haemophilia therapy, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in advanced biomedical research. Another notable achievement was the development of Kisan BiokkAvch, an innovative anti-insecticide suit designed to protect farmers from harmful chemical exposure, reflecting the Government’s commitment to ensuring both safety and dignity for India’s agricultural workforce.
Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that India-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. Sea trials are expected to begin in 2025.
Dr. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary DST, presented a comprehensive review of the scientific advances made in the last decade, applauding the synergy between research institutions and startups that has turned ideation into economic success stories.
CSIR DG Dr. N. Kalaiselvi shared innovations across CSIR’s 37 labs that are driving industry-grade impact across India.
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