New Delhi, Mar 14: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday released the compilation “Decade of Science” under PM Narendra Modi.
“A decade of science based on 3 pillars of Self-esteem and empowerment of the scientific community, Technology becoming a way of life and success stories in Science & technology have placed India on a world pedestal,” Dr Singh said after unveiling the report titled ‘A decade of Science & technology Panorama for Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
The compilation has been prepared by ‘The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor’ to the Government of India in collaboration with the Foundation of Advancing Science and Technology (FAST) India and 22 Line Ministries, Departments and Organizations. It encapsulates a decade of relentless dedication and remarkable strides in the realm of Science and Technology.
Dr Jitendra said, “Indian Scientists already had the acumen to develop world-class innovation, however, the leadership of the Prime Minister gave an enabling milieu in recent years”. He added that India emerged as a frontline nation in the comity of developed and scientifically advanced countries.
Science and Technology Minister said India is ready to take up a leadership role in emerging science & technologies and the world is looking towards us to become a beacon. He said science and technology will be at the cornerstone in transforming India into Viksit Bharat by 2047. Recalling the development of the Indigenous vaccine for COVID-19, he said India is now hailed as a leader in preventive healthcare and not just therapeutic healthcare.
Highlighting India’s prowess in technology, the MoS Space stated that despite starting late, India’s Chandrayaan-3 was the first spacecraft to reach the South Pole of moon. The ‘Aditya L-1’ mission will place India among very few nations to achieve this feat, he said.
Talking about Astronauts from the ‘Gaganyaan mission’, Dr Singh said even the US is asking to take them to the International Space Station which reflects that India has the potential to partner with other nations.
Dr Jitendra said PM Modi’s leadership has guided the people to work in a whole-of-government approach and promote ease of living for citizens. He recalled the success of the ‘Aroma Mission’ in which the farmers have produced more than 800 litres of lavender oil worth INR 80 lakhs, thus elevating their income.
He said India’s bio-economy has grown 13-fold in the last 10 years from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024.
The Union Minister said, “In the 3rd term under PM Modi, India will become 4th largest economy from 5th largest and progress further.”
“When PM Modi Spoke of Startup India, Stand Up India, people were sceptical but his leadership has brought India’s Startup journey from 352 startups to nearly 1 lakh startups and more than 100 Unicorns among them,” he said.
