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India now leads the world: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized India’s transition from being a follower to a global leader in science and technology during the 8th Convocation of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research in New Delhi.
He credited this progress to initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing advancements in space, biotechnology, and the CSIR-led Purple Revolution.
Dr. Singh awarded Doctor of Science degrees to eminent scientists Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Prof. Samir Brahmachari, Prof. Suresh Bhargava, and Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami for their groundbreaking contributions to polymer science, genomics, chemical engineering, and chromium chemistry.
Highlighting the Academy’s interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Singh praised its integration of diverse fields like biosciences, engineering, and information technology, and its alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.
The Academy’s success in ranking among the top 3% of global universities was attributed to its innovative academic model and partnerships with institutions like CSIR, ICMR, and DST.
Dr. Singh lauded the institution’s Integrated PhD program, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and linked it to India’s rise in the Global Innovation Index from 81st to 40th.
The Minister emphasized the Academy’s role in realizing the government’s vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047” through innovation-driven education and research.
Partnerships with international institutions such as the University of Western Australia and AIST Japan were highlighted as benchmarks of excellence.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Principal Scientific Advisor Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, C S I R Director General Prof. N. Kalaiselvi, I C M R Director General Prof. Rajiv Bahl and Chancellor of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Prof. P. Balaram.

They underscored India’s scientific prowess and commitment to sustainable development, entrepreneurship, and global leadership in science and technology.