NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology today Dr Jitendra Singh addressed a press conference on the achievements of the Ministry of Science & Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences for the year 2025.
He said that India’s Reform Express is being driven by science, technology, and innovation, with technology acting as the central force behind governance, administration, and economic transformation.
The Minister said that the country’s future growth over the next two decades will be led by innovation-driven sectors such as Space, oceans, biotechnology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.
The Minister underscored flagship missions such as Deep Ocean Mission and Gaganyaan, stating that India is preparing simultaneously for human spaceflight and deep-sea exploration.
He said that while an Indian astronaut will venture into outer space, India will also send a human-occupied submersible to depths of up to 6,000 metres, marking a historic dual achievement in 2027.
A major highlight of the year, the Minister said, is the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund of ₹1 lakh crore, under which the government is directly supporting private sector R&D, an unprecedented step globally.
The press conference was also attended by senior scientific leadership, including Prof. A. K. Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology; Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology; Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR; and M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences.
