“Groom innovation aptitude in school children”
Innovative learning to contribute to India’s $5 trillion economy goal, says MoS (S&T) Dr Jitendra Singh
Innovation in S&T will make India self-reliant and fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat, says Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
While presenting the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards at a virtual ceremony here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh called for grooming innovation aptitude in school children.
In his address on the occasion, the Minister said, Innovation in S&T has a bright future and it will make India self-reliant. Innovative learning will also contribute to India’s $5 trillion economy goal and fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s “Atma Nirbhar Bharat”.
Citing India’s proven prowess in launching as many as three vaccines besides developing the DNA based vaccine in a short time to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in the 21stcentury, a nation’s economic power is determined by its scientific growth and related technological application. In the times to come, India will reap the demographic dividend by grooming these young innovative minds and pooling their resources together, he said.