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New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
State seeks central support to set up Science City in capital
BHUBANESWAR: Minister for Science and Technology Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday urged the central government for financial assistance to establish a state-of-the-art Science City in Bhubaneswar. Patra met Union minister of state for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and said the state government is ready provide 100 acres of land for the Science City, which will be aimed at fostering scientific curiosity, innovation, and education, especially among youth. 'We believe central support will be instrumental in realising this vision,' said Patra in a proposal, which he submitted to Singh. The proposed Science City is envisioned as an interactive hub featuring modern exhibits, immersive learning spaces, and research facilities. Singh welcomed the initiative and assured that officials from the Centre would discuss modalities to move forward. He also suggested strengthening Odisha's existing scientific infrastructure, including CSIR laboratories and space research centres, to complement the proposed new initiatives. Apart from the Science City, Patra submitted several other proposals, including the setting up of an Astronomy Observatory, a Bay of Bengal Coastal Observatory under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, an Intellectual Property and Patent Facilitation Centre and projects under the department of biotechnology. He also sought support for proposals under the National Council for Science Museums and Ministry of Culture. Singh advised the delegation to explore partnerships under the central government's Bio-E3 policy by setting up a Bio E-Cell in the state. He also emphasised Odisha's natural advantages-particularly in the coastal and mineral sectors and suggested they could be effectively harnessed under national missions like the Deep Ocean Mission for broader public benefit.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Expert team recommends measures to protect Shanghumugham Beach from sea erosion
Thiruvananthapuram: An expert team led by M V Ramana Murthy, technical advisor of National Centre for Coastal Research and director of Deep Ocean Mission, visited Shanghumugham Beach on Thursday to submit recommendations to govt for its protection against severe sea erosion. A meeting, chaired by Antony Raju, MLA, was convened later to analyse the steps to be taken to prevent the beach from further erosion. During the meeting, the team requested tourism department to approve and commence construction on the irrigation department's proposal to urgently protect the Shanghumugham Arattu Mandapam using polypropylene geo bags. The meeting thoroughly examined suggestions such as using geo tubes, groynes, sand nourishment and diaphragm walls for protecting the beach. It was assessed that the project should be implemented in a way that protects the coastline, road and tourism facilities, allowing visitors to enjoy the beach without disturbing fishing activities and facilitating the smooth conduct of the Arattu procession from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, while also being environmentally sustainable. The meeting also decided to submit details of the first phase of the project to govt, which involves installing geo tubes at a depth of 6m in the sea, 200m away from the shore, along a 1.5km stretch at Shanghumugham to reduce the impact of large waves and conduct sand nourishment on the shore. After evaluating its progress, if necessary, the plan to implement small groynes in Kannanthura, Vettukad and Kochuveli areas to prevent sea turbulence at Shanghumugham, along with sand nourishment on the shore, will be executed in the second phase. This recommendation will be submitted to the chief minister and to the ministers of public works, tourism, water resources and fisheries. The meeting was also attended by Kerala Coastal Development Corporation managing director Sheikh Pareeth, councillor Seraphin Freddy, major irrigation superintending engineer Bindu, tourism department deputy director Ansar KAS and officials from the public works and district tourism promotion council.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India has moved from tech follower to global leader in science & innovation: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday said India has transformed into a global leader in science and technology over the past decade driven by a political climate that enabled scientific risk-taking and innovation. Speaking at a press conference following detailed presentations by four major science departments, Singh said, "The last 11 years turned technology into the engine of India's growth story. More importantly, we are no longer a technology follower but a technology leader." India is now setting global best practices in science and innovation rather than waiting to adopt them from abroad, he added. The minister credited this shift to a "supportive political dispensation" after 2014 that allowed scientists the freedom to experiment even when success wasn't guaranteed. "What a scientist needs most is the liberty to try and that space was given to us by the hon'ble prime minister," he said, pointing to reforms like opening up space and nuclear sectors to private participation and encouraging global collaborations. Emphasising that India never lacked talent but previously lacked policy support, Singh said the country had moved away from working in silos and was now witnessing convergence between public and private sectors. "In other countries, there is no hard demarcation between public and private in scientific work. We have started moving in that direction," he noted. Ajay Sood , Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, echoed the minister's remarks and praised the transformative shift in India's science and technology landscape. "You would have all noticed that in the last 11 years, science and technology has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of national development," said Sood, adding that four science departments had clearly demonstrated this journey through their presentations. He explained that the office of the PSA plays a key role in providing evidence-based and ministry-agnostic scientific advice to the prime minister and the Cabinet, identifying gaps and recommending national missions. "We are not tied to any one ministry. Our focus is on mapping the entire scientific landscape and ensuring cross-sectoral coordination," Sood said. He noted that under the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), 11 targeted national missions, including the National Quantum Mission , National One Health Mission, Deep Ocean Mission, and the Green Hydrogen Mission, have been initiated. These were based on identified priority areas and implemented by the concerned departments for coordinated national impact. Sood also highlighted the significance of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), calling it "a very, very important initiative" that had its genesis in early discussions within the PSA office before its formal rollout last year.
The Print
23-06-2025
- Science
- The Print
India has moved from tech follower to global leader in science and innovation: Jitendra Singh
The minister credited this shift to a 'supportive political dispensation' after 2014 that allowed scientists the freedom to experiment even when success wasn't guaranteed. Speaking at a press conference following detailed presentations by four major science departments, Singh said, 'The last 11 years turned technology into the engine of India's growth story. More importantly, we are no longer a technology follower but a technology leader.' India is now setting global best practices in science and innovation rather than waiting to adopt them from abroad, he added. New Delhi, Jun 23 (PTI) Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday said India has transformed into a global leader in science and technology over the past decade driven by a political climate that enabled scientific risk-taking and innovation. 'What a scientist needs most is the liberty to try and that space was given to us by the hon'ble prime minister,' he said, pointing to reforms like opening up space and nuclear sectors to private participation and encouraging global collaborations. Emphasising that India never lacked talent but previously lacked policy support, Singh said the country had moved away from working in silos and was now witnessing convergence between public and private sectors. 'In other countries, there is no hard demarcation between public and private in scientific work. We have started moving in that direction,' he noted. Ajay Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, echoed the minister's remarks and praised the transformative shift in India's science and technology landscape. 'You would have all noticed that in the last 11 years, science and technology has moved from the sidelines to the centre stage of national development,' said Sood, adding that four science departments had clearly demonstrated this journey through their presentations. He explained that the office of the PSA plays a key role in providing evidence-based and ministry-agnostic scientific advice to the prime minister and the Cabinet, identifying gaps and recommending national missions. 'We are not tied to any one ministry. Our focus is on mapping the entire scientific landscape and ensuring cross-sectoral coordination,' Sood said. He noted that under the Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), 11 targeted national missions, including the National Quantum Mission, National One Health Mission, Deep Ocean Mission, and the Green Hydrogen Mission, have been initiated. These were based on identified priority areas and implemented by the concerned departments for coordinated national impact. Sood also highlighted the significance of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), calling it 'a very, very important initiative' that had its genesis in early discussions within the PSA office before its formal rollout last year. PTI UZM AS AS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India calls for global ocean pact, outlines deep-sea and plastic action at UNOC3, ET Infra
Progress on Deep Ocean Mission, plastics treaty Advt Investments in Blue Economy and coastal restoration Advt By , ETInfra Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest insights & analysis. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, India called for urgent global cooperation on ocean health, with Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr Jitendra Singh, urging nations to support a global ocean pact . India outlined its policy measures on deep-sea exploration, marine pollution , and sustainable fisheries , as part of its ongoing efforts to support ocean Jitendra Singh highlighted developments under the Deep Ocean Mission, including progress on India's first manned submersible, 'Samudrayaan', expected to be deployed by 2026. The submersible aims to reach depths of up to 6,000 metres. He also noted India's expansion of Marine Protected Areas , which now cover 6.6% of the country's Exclusive Economic reiterated its support for the ratification of the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) and called for the finalisation of a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty. A draft marine litter policy has been prepared, and clean-up efforts under the ' Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar ' campaign have resulted in the removal of over 50,000 tonnes of plastic waste across 1,000 km of coastline since Singh also launched the 'SAHAV' portal, a digital platform for ocean data access, developed to improve ocean-related presentation included details on Blue Economy initiatives. Over 600 port-led infrastructure projects valued at $80 billion have been developed under the Sagarmala Programme. The fisheries sector has received investments of $2.5 billion under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, leading to a 10 per cent increase in fish production and the formation of more than 1,000 fish farmer producer reported the restoration of 10,000 hectares of mangroves and the adoption of shoreline management plans using nature-based approaches. The country has incorporated ocean-based climate measures into its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris also participated in high-level dialogues at UNOC3, including the India-Norway side session on Marine Spatial Planning, and co-led the 'Blue Talks' alongside France and Costa for the adoption of a 'Nice Ocean Action Plan', Dr Jitendra Singh said, 'The ocean is our shared heritage and responsibility,' and reaffirmed India's readiness to work with governments, the private sector, civil society, and indigenous communities.
