NEW DELHI, Mar 15 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned that the character of warfare is quickly altering and is more and more turning into technology-driven, the place conventional man-to-man fight is step by step declining and superior applied sciences are taking part in a decisive function in strategic preparedness and nationwide safety.
Speaking throughout a fireplace chat session on the Alternate Media Conference, “Unstoppable Bharat 2026” in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned that sectors reminiscent of house, nuclear power, synthetic intelligence, and superior scientific analysis will play a decisive function in shaping India’s future safety structure and nationwide improvement.
Referring to latest reforms within the house sector, Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned that opening the sector to personal participation and startups has created a vibrant ecosystem of innovation within the nation. He mentioned India immediately has a quickly increasing house startup ecosystem and the nation’s house financial system is anticipated to develop considerably within the coming years as trade, analysis establishments and younger innovators more and more collaborate.
The Minister mentioned India has no scarcity of scientific expertise and that the federal government has been working to create an enabling ecosystem to nurture innovation from an early stage. He referred to initiatives geared toward encouraging college students at college and college ranges to pursue careers in science and expertise and mentioned that programmes reminiscent of Vigyan Jyoti and different mentoring initiatives are serving to younger college students, notably women, to discover alternatives in analysis and innovation.
Dr Jitendra Singh additionally spoke about the necessity to strengthen India’s scientific base by encouraging younger college students to determine their aptitude early and pursue various fields of analysis. He mentioned the National Education Policy has created better flexibility for college students to maneuver throughout disciplines and discover rising areas of science and expertise.
Highlighting the significance of power safety within the period of digital transformation, Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned nuclear power will play a vital function in supporting future applied sciences reminiscent of synthetic intelligence and large-scale knowledge centres which require uninterrupted and dependable energy provide. He mentioned nuclear energy offers a clear and reliable supply of power and can be an necessary part of India’s long-term power technique.
The Minister additionally referred to the increasing function of nuclear science in healthcare. He mentioned nuclear drugs is opening new prospects within the remedy of great illnesses together with most cancers and blood problems, and elevated analysis and trade participation will assist develop entry to superior medical applied sciences within the nation.
Dr Jitendra Singh mentioned that India is coming into a part the place collaboration between authorities establishments, non-public trade and the scientific neighborhood will speed up innovation and strengthen nationwide capabilities throughout sectors reminiscent of defence, healthcare, clear power, and superior applied sciences.