This is 2nd time scientific community has questioned award selection. In August, 26 academics wrote to Centre’s principal scientific adviser that selection criteria be made public.
Dept of Biotechnology says the new policy will enable India to lead global bio-revolution & help supplement demands of growing population. Industry players sceptical about implementation.
Work will continue on key projects like National Quantum Mission, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical System & Anusandhan National Research Foundation, ThePrint has learnt.
Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh says Rs 6,003.65 crore mission will aim to ramp up scientific and industrial research & development in quantum technology in India.
Akash Tattva, which opened in Dehradun Saturday, will be followed by conferences focussing on other four elements, Vaayu (air), Jal (water), Prithvi (earth) and Agni (fire).
New Delhi: More than 300 government awards for scientists from the ministries of science, space, health and family welfare, and earth sciences have been...
Scientists & academicians associated with Indian National Academy of Engineering have asked Dept of Science and Technology to reconsider decision. Senior DST official says decision not final.
Science ministry statement refers to India’s two indigenous vaccines that will enter human trial stage — ICMR-backed Covaxin by Bharat Biotech and Zydus Cadila's ZyCov-D.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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