Dr Jitendra Singh

Union MoS(Ind. Charge)Science & Technology; Earth Sciences;MoS PMO,PP/ DoPT,Atomic Energy,Space; Diabetologist,Professor,Author.Alumnus:Stanley Medical,Chennai

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

My Address after the successful Launch of India’s first Private Orbital Rocket “Vikram-1 Skyroot” from #Sriharikota.

#IndiaWithVikram1

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet!

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#ISRO #RajyaSabha

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Union Minister of State @DrJitendraSingh informs Parliament that Private Space Sector Gains Strong Momentum as Investment Crosses USD 618 Million; Government Reinforces National Security Framework

105 authorisations issued to private entities; IN-SPACe developing dedicated Safety & Security Guidelines as India accelerates private participation in the space sector

17 space startups have so far been authorised by IN-SPACe to undertake space activities, reflecting the emergence of a vibrant startup ecosystem that is increasingly contributing to India's space ambitions

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#DST #RajyaSabha

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RDI FUND UNDER ANRF

Union Cabinet approved the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund on 1 July 2025, and the Fund was formally launched by Prime Minister on 3 November 2025.

During FY 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) were approved as Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) under the Focused Research Organisations (FRO) category. Further, ₹500 crore was disbursed to TDB in March 2026 for investment in eligible technology entities. So far, TDB has approved 22 projects with a total project cost of ₹4,744 crore, including RDIF support of ₹2,192 crore. BIRAC has also shortlisted eight projects for support under the RDIF, involving an amount of ₹390.35 crore.

Applications were also invited from Second Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) for onboarding under the Fund. A total of 162 applications were received from various Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and 38 applications from Focused Research Organisations (FROs).

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#DBT #RajyaSabha

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IMPLEMENTATION OF BIOE3 POLICY

Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, & Employment) Policy, in August 2024, for ‘Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing’ across the country. The Policy aims to build a resilient biomanufacturing ecosystem in the country for developing bio-based products.

Through extensive national consultations and sectoral expert meetings, six thematic sectors were identified for implementation under the Biomanufacturing Initiative. Under these Thematic verticals, 11 calls for proposals were announced and over 2000 proposals were received for funding. After several rounds of screening cum-selection-committee meetings, over 270 projects were recommended for funding for product/technology development under the two categories: Discovery and application-oriented network research and bridging the gap for scale up. These projects are currently under various stages of implementation.

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF ADITYA-L1 MISSION

The scientific objectives of Aditya-L1 are to study the solar wind particles, Solar corona, near UV signatures on the solar disc, as well as the solar magnetic fields (the Interplanetary Magnetic Field – IMF). The position of Aditya-L1 around the Sun-Earth L1 point facilitates continuous view of the Sun, making it a dedicated solar physics observatory.

A few major achievements of Aditya-L1 include:

✴️Capturing the first-ever spectroscopic signatures of the onset phase of a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), a phenomenon in which a chunk of the solar plasma material is ejected by the Sun.

✴️By combining global ground measurements with direct particles and fields observations from Aditya-L1, scientists brought out insights to some of the interesting observations during the intense geomagnetic storms of May and October 2024.

✴️Aditya-L1 observations also yielded the first comprehensive analysis of photospheric iron fluorescence on the Sun, capturing this phenomenon across 47 massive X-class solar flares during the peak of Solar Cycle 25 in 2024.

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#DAE #RajyaSabha

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PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION IN NUCLEAR ENERGY

➡️Rules under the #SHANTIAct are currently in drafting stage and will be notified in accordance with due legislative processes, and the applications for licences from private parties will then be taken into consideration.

➡️The private operators shall obtain an insurance policy or other financial security or combination of both before operation of nuclear installation, covering their liability. The operator should renew the insurance policy or other financial security before the expiry of the period of validity from time to time.

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#ISRO #RajyaSabha

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INDIA’S SPACE LAUNCH PROGRAMME

In the last 3 years (July 2023 to June 2026), India has successfully launched 12 launch vehicle missions, 11 national satellites and 9 satellites for international customers. Some of the significant milestones achieved during the period are as follows:

✴️India became the first country to successfully carry out soft-landing near south pole of the Moon through the launch of Chandrayaan-3 Mission

✴️India launched its first solar observatory mission, Aditya-L1, on PSLV.

✴️The milestone of 100 launches from India’s spaceport at Sriharikota was achieved during this timeframe.

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#DAE #RajyaSabha

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NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAMME

To reduce the dependency on imported uranium and to insulate the Indian nuclear power programme from geopolitical risk, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is pursuing the three-stage nuclear power programme to optimally utilise its domestic uranium resources and exploit its vast thorium reserves for long-term sustainable energy security

Based on a closed fuel cycle, the programme aims to multiply the domestically available fissile resource through the use of natural uranium in Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) in the first stage, followed by the utilisation of plutonium, fissile material obtained from the reprocessing of domestic spent fuel of PHWRs in Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs) in the second stage, and large-scale utilisation of thorium in the third stage through the production and utilisation of Uranium-233 bred from Thorium-232, thereby providing long-term energy security in a sustainable manner

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A very humble appeal to students and youth !

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छात्रों और युवाओं से विनम्र अपील !

[Office of Dr. Jitendra Singh @OfficeOfDrJS]

Dev Discourse: INSPIRE programme supports over 3.75 lakh young science talents

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[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth!

We have decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks. Have directed the concerned authorities and officials to take all necessary steps in this regard. This continues our series of steps for safeguarding the interests of students.

Those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared.

देश के युवाओं का हित और उनका भविष्य हमारी सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है।

पेपर लीक के सभी मामलों में दोषियों को जल्द से जल्द कठोर दंड देने के लिए, केस के त्वरित निस्तारण के लिए फास्ट ट्रैक कोर्ट्स का गठन किया जाएगा। इस संबंध में निर्देश दे दिए गए हैं कि संबंधित विभाग आवश्यक कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित करें।

विद्यार्थियों के हितों को सुरक्षित करने के लिए, सरकार द्वारा लिए जा रहे निर्णयों की श्रृंखला में ये एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम है।

युवाओं के भविष्य के साथ खिलवाड़ करने वाले किसी भी व्यक्ति को बख्शा नहीं जाएगा।

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

वीरता और साहस के पर्याय, अग्रणी स्वतंत्रता सेनानी, अमर शहीद चन्द्रशेखर आजाद की जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन।

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महान समाज सुधारक, विचारक और स्वतंत्रता सेनानी लोकमान्य बाल गंगाधर तिलक की जयंती पर शत्-शत् नमन।

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#DST #LokSabha

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▪️Union Minister of State @DrJitendraSingh Informs Parliament that Over 3.75 Lakh Students and Researchers Have Benefited Under INSPIRE Programme in the Last Five Years

▪️Government Strengthens INSPIRE Programme to Nurture Scientific Talent from School to Research Careers

▪️INSPIRE Expands Outreach in Rural and Aspirational Districts, over 49,800 Students Supported Under MANAK in 2025-26

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#MoES #IMD #LokSabha

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RAINFALL DEFICIT

India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences monitors rainfall on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis against the Long Period Average (LPA). The Southwest Monsoon rainfall in 2026 has been lower than normal in several parts of the country during the initial weeks of the season. However, rainfall varies from place to place and from week to week, and some regions have received normal or above-normal rainfall. As of 14 July 2026, the country received 21% below normal rainfall, with several meteorological subdivisions recording deficient rainfall while others experienced normal or excess rainfall due to the natural variability of the Southwest Monsoon.

The impact of rainfall on agriculture, water resources, drinking water and groundwater is assessed by the concerned Ministries and State Governments. At present, there is no indication of any nationwide impact on food grain production.

Monsoon rainfall over India is inherently characterized by spatial and temporal variability, which can result in localized deficits or excess rainfall across different regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) continuously monitors rainfall distribution and provides regular weather forecasts and warnings to assist administrative authorities in taking necessary operational measures.

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➤The India Meteorological Department (#IMD) issues warnings and alerts, including impact-based forecasts (IBFs) for heatwaves, at the district level twice a day

➤IMD has developed the Hazard and Vulnerability Atlas of India, which provides district-wise vulnerability assessments for heatwave hazards

➤IMD is sharing its heatwave bulletins with different stakeholders, including Disaster Management Authorities, Health Departments, Labour Departments, Indian Railways, Transport Department, Forest Departments, etc, on a regular basis

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Implementation of Mission Mausam

✳️#MissionMausam was launched with the goal of making the country a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation

✳️ The objective of Mission Mausam is to strengthen various components of Earth System observations, to realize Earth System approach to provide an early warning system, for seamless weather and climate services to all

✳️The scheme seeks to exponentially enhance the country's weather and climate observations, understanding, modelling and forecasting, leading to better, more useful, accurate, and timely services

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#Kaladi, the iconic heritage cheese product of #Udhampur in #JammuAndKashmir, is earning nationwide and global recognition after being highlighted by PM Sh @narendramodi in #MannKiBaat.

Supported by scientific innovation, modern processing and the ‘One District One Product’ initiative, the Kaladi is preserving its authentic taste while meeting global quality standards, thus proudly taking India's rich culinary heritage to the world.

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Dev Discourse: India Strengthens Municipal Finance Through IIPA-ICAI Partnership

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