India becomes world’s 6th largest Patent Filer: Dr Jitendra Singh

November 14, 2025 7:44 PM November 14, 2025 7:44 PM

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India becomes world’s 6th largest Patent Filer: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that India has emerged as the world’s 6th largest patent filer with over 64 thousand patents, out of which more than 55 per cent are by resident Indian innovators. Addressing the Annual Tech Fest in New Delhi, Dr Singh highlighted that the country has climbed up from 81st rank to 38th in the Global Innovation Index. He also lauded the country’s milestones such as Chandrayaan-3, the development of the world’s first D...

India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, Says Union Science and Tech Min Dr Jitendra Singh

October 19, 2025 9:24 AM October 19, 2025 9:24 AM

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India Develops First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, Says Union Science and Tech Min Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Dr Singh said, this antibiotic is effective against resistant respiratory infections, particularly beneficial for cancer patients and and those with poorly controlled diabetes. The Minister was speaking after inaugurating a th...

MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh to Launch Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 on November 6

November 5, 2024 8:07 PM November 5, 2024 8:07 PM

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MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh to Launch Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 on November 6

Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions , Dr. Jitendra Singh, will launch the Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate campaign 3.0 in New Delhi tomorrow. The campaign, conducted nationwide by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare across 800 cities and districts, will continue till the 30th of this month. The primary aim of the event is to spread awareness about the benefits of digital life certificates and promote digital empowerment of pensioners using face auth...

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates 3-day training programme for Kendriya Bhandar officials

September 22, 2023 7:31 PM September 22, 2023 7:31 PM

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates 3-day training programme for Kendriya Bhandar officials

Minister of State of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated a three-day training programme in New Delhi for Kendriya Bhandar officials. The training will be given by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh said that the three ‘S’, Skill, Speed and Scale are the key to capacity building for StartUps as also for those engaged in any other vocation.   Talking about the importance of the training programme, Dr...

For Indian Space Scientists sky is not the limit, says Dr Jitendra Singh as PSLV-XL launches India’s First Solar Mission

September 2, 2023 6:25 PM September 2, 2023 6:25 PM

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For Indian Space Scientists sky is not the limit, says Dr Jitendra Singh as PSLV-XL launches India’s First Solar Mission

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated the ISRO scientists and said that for Indian Space Scientists sky is not the limit.   Speaking after witnessing the launch of PSLV C -57 carrying Aditya L1 at Sriharikota, the Minister said that the world was watching India with awe at the new ventures. He said that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who recognised the enormous potential of the Indian Space Industry and took several bold steps to boost the...