The Minister addresses the Round Table of Institutional leaders from across the country on the sidelines of the India International Science Festival 2024.

GUWAHATI -Addressing the Round Table of Institutional leaders from across the country on the sidelines of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 here, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh called for strong StartUp-Industry linkage as the key to India’s sustainable economic growth.The Round Table was attended by heads of all the important R&D institutes, Vice Chancellors of Universities and later joined by Industry leaders as well.In an inspiring address at the Round Table, the Minister emphasized complete synergy of Research, Academia, StartUps and Industry to achieve the optimum goals.  He underlined the pivotal role of science and innovation in driving India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation.Dr Jitendra Singh called for a strategic, collaborative approach involving academia, research institutions, and industry to tap into India’s potential and push forward with groundbreaking progress.Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized the need to harness India’s exclusive assets, including its rich traditional knowledge coupled with cutting-edge technology, which together offer a unique edge. When you combine our traditional knowledge with modern science, you create an exclusive Indian cocktail that sets us apart on the global stage, he said.The Minister praised the National Research Foundation as a major step forward, noting its potential to foster deeper cooperation between public and private sectors, both domestically and internationally. Drawing on examples from the biotech and space sectors, he called for increased global partnerships that would bring in international expertise and industry leaders to amplify India’s scientific endeavors.