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India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Jitendra Singh convenes meeting of all science & technology institutes and reviews progress of institutes in Northeast
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS in the Prime Minister Office, Deptt. of Space and Atomic Energy chaired a high-level review meeting of all science and technology institutes operating in the Northeast, along with key departments of the Nagaland government, in Wokha district on Tuesday, said a statement from Ministry of Science & Technology. During the meeting, Dr Singh emphasised the recent breakthroughs achieved in the region due to an enabling ecosystem fostered by the Government's strong inclination towards science, technology and innovation. He reiterated the importance of not limiting scientific advancement to central areas but expanding it actively into peripheral and remote regions -- particularly the Northeastern states, which hold immense untapped potential. Dr. Singh highlighted the rich biodiversity of the region and identified agriculture and allied sectors, along with tourism and film production, as key focus areas for sustainable growth. Praising Wokha District, he noted its success under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme with Banana cultivation, which has brought national recognition to the area. 'This model can be scaled to a larger commercial level, boosting the local economy while showcasing the region's unique strengths,' he said. He further shared that a 15-day nationwide saturation campaign for flagship government schemes is being launched, aimed at achieving maximum reach and inclusion. Reflecting on the transformative changes of the last decade, he pointed out that youth from Nagaland and Manipur are now actively recruited into aviation and hospitality industries, which was unthinkable earlier. 'In fact, the recent tragic air crash in Ahmedabad included two young girls from Manipur -- a solemn reminder of how far the region has come,' he said with emotion. Dr. Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent prioritisation of the Northeast, sharing that the PM has visited the region at least 70 times since 2014. 'His goal was to break both mental and physical barriers that distanced the region from the mainstream,' Singh remarked. He urged youth and women to take leadership roles. 'In the Northeast, women have always led -- from managing fish markets to running households. Now is the time to form self-help groups, generate livelihood, and build confidence,' he said. He recalled that women scientists led missions like Chandrayaan, Aditya-L1, and others -- adding that in the Northeast, the culture of women leadership is already embedded. Concluding the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that India's economic rise to the top three economies globally will be fuelled by unexplored and underexplored regions like the Northeast, aligning with the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The meeting was attended by Nagaland MLA Dr Chumben Murry, Advisor to the Chief Minister, and senior officials from premier scientific institutions under the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Survey of India, among others. (ANI)
Business Recorder
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
FPCCI praises Sindh Innovative Startups Exhibition 2025
KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Syed Murad Ali Shah, CM Sindh, inaugurated the Sindh Innovative Startups Exhibition 2025 at Federation House, Karachi – aimed at promoting indigenous business ideas; industry-academia linkages; emerging technologies; import substitution solutions; technologically-driven business & economic development and ecosystem of tech entrepreneurship in the country. He elaborated that, at FPCCI, we believe that the future of Pakistan's economy lies in innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge-based collaboration. The time has come for industry to open its doors to academia not just as a partner; but, as a driver of future growth and competitiveness. FPCCI Chief also acknowledged the tireless efforts of Prof. Dr. Tariq Rafi, Chairman Sindh HEC, for pushing the boundaries of academic impact beyond the classroom and into the economy and Ms. Maheen Salman, Convener of FPCCI's Central Standing Committee on Higher Education, Science & Technology, for envisioning and executing the exhibition with clarity, energy and purpose. Syed Murad Ali Shah, CM Sindh, reiterated his government's support for universities and their R&D initiatives as it is the only sustainable way forward for creating a robust economic environment in Sindh through capitalizing the potential of youth in a constructive and productive manner. He highlighted that Sindh allocates the most funds for the universities among all provinces. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Govt. will develop biodiversity parks in all districts and ‘Pallevanams' in villages, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
Expressing concern over the harm caused by mounting anthropogenic pressure on nature, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Forest, Environment, and Science & Technology K. Pawan Kalyan said on Thursday that human beings had been, as well-known American author Daniel Quinn wrote in his path-breaking environmental novel 'Ishmael', mostly 'takers' and were giving back little to enable other life forms to survive. Mr. Pawan Kalyan insisted that every individual could contribute to nature in his or her own small way like throwing seed balls around, while the governments took steps at the macro level for protecting the flora and fauna, with whom human beings had a symbiotic relationship and ignoring which would have disastrous consequences. As far as the Andhra Pradesh Government was concerned, he said, it was taking steps for developing a biodiversity park in each one of the 26 districts and Pallevanams (village forests) to throw light on the importance of protecting nature. Participating as the chief guest in the International Day for Biological Diversity observed by the AP State Biodiversity Board (APSBB) here, Mr. Kalyan said the relationship of human beings with nature had been exploitative, and the impact of deforestation was more profound than ever before. Afforestation He observed that cutting trees, clearing forests and utilising other natural resources for development were unavoidable, but the damage to nature on that count had to be undone to some extent through compensatory afforestation and other measures. Citing an example, he said destruction of mangroves, which act as a natural barrier against tsunamis, portended grave danger to the coastal populations. Then there was the illegal felling and smuggling of highly valued red sanders, which were endemic species in the pristine Seshachalam forests, and looting of other forest wealth elsewhere, Mr. Kalyan said, and observed that the Eastern Ghats, Papikondalu, Seshachalam and Nallamala forests were largely intact, but the government and people could not afford to lower the guard. Further, he stressed the need for growing native species of plants and suggested to nurseries to desist from bringing exotic ones such as Conocarpus erectus, which were considered detrimental to the environment and human health. In this regard, the nurseries should take guidance from the Forest Department and APSBB, he advised. Special Chief Secretary (Forest, Environment and S&T) G. Anantha Ramu, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Production) Rajendra Prasad Khajuria, Adviser P. Mallikarjuna Rao, APSBB Chairman N. Vijay Kumar and Member-Secretary P. Ramakrishna were among those present.
