Dr Jitendra meets President Murmu on Diwali eve, briefs about Govt initiatives
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Oct 18: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences; and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today called on President of India, Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to exchange Diwali greetings and brief her about recent developments and forthcoming Government initiatives under his Ministries.
During the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh also gave an update on the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir, from where he is an elected representative.
The Union Minister apprised the President of India of two major upcoming national science events – the 4-day India International Science Festival (IISF-2025) to be held in Chandigarh, and the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) to be held in New Delhi – both positioned as landmark gatherings aimed at showcasing India’s innovation ecosystem and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Speaking about the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the President that the event, scheduled from November 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, will mark India’s first integrated platform dedicated to science, technology, and innovation. The conclave, themed “Imagine, Innovate, Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047,” will convene scientists, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to deliberate on frontier technologies including semiconductors, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space science, and clean energy. He highlighted that ESTIC-2025 has been conceptualized with the participation of 13 ministries and departments, embodying a “whole-of-government” approach to fostering innovation.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the conclave will include 11 thematic sessions and feature interactions between researchers, startups, and industry stakeholders to promote actionable collaborations. He noted that India’s innovation landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with the country emerging among the top six globally in patent filings and expected to surpass major economies in research publications by 2029.
Updating the President on preparations for the India International Science Festival (IISF-2025), Dr. Jitendra Singh said the four-day event, beginning December 6 at Panjab University, Chandigarh, will celebrate the theme “Vigyan Se Samriddhi – Science to Prosperity.” The festival will showcase India’s achievements in science and technology, while encouraging public engagement and youth participation in the country’s innovation journey. Focusing on five broad themes – Science, Technology and Ecology of North-West India and the Himalayan Region; Science for Society and Education; Atmanirbhar Bharat through Science and Technology; Biotechnology and Bio-economy; and Integration of Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science – IISF-2025 will highlight region-specific innovations and promote sustainable development through science.
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