New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday of significant progress made in the growth of the Bharat 6G Alliance and the strengthening of India’s research ecosystem through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. Scindia underlined that the Bharat 6G Alliance, established under the guidance of PM Modi, has witnessed substantial growth and India aims to contribute nearly…
Latest Anusandhan National Research Foundation News & Updates
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh presented awards here to 26 young medical professionals from across India who excelled in specialities including oncology, paediatrics, endocrinology, orthopaedics and emergency medicine, an official statement said on Thursday.The minister expressed satisfaction that many of the honours went to young doctors rather than senior professionals, noting that early recognition boosts their confidence.The minister said that recognising young…
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) India’s next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, positioning it as the central pillar of farm policy, research, and investment architecture.Addressing the inaugural session of the “Global Conference on AI in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026” here, he said that AI offers, for the first time, scalable solutions to structural challenges…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) The government on Friday approved the first national call for the Rs 2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund, under the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative to boost biotech sector.Union Minister Dr Jitendra said the launch reflects a decisive shift in India’s approach to science-led growth and signals that the country is no longer a late entrant but an early mover in emerging technologies.He said the transformation is visible in the expansion of…
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that thyroid disorders are a national concern linked to productivity, demographics and nation building.Dr Singh urged the Indian Thyroid Society and the wider medical fraternity to intensify awareness, research collaboration and early detection, according to an official statement.The minister told the endocrinologists at a conference of the Indian Thyroid Society that undiagnosed thyroid conditions, particularly hypothyroidism,…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the first open call of the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.The Minister said that nearly 191 proposals have been received, with a significant majority coming from the private sector. “This response reflects growing confidence among private enterprises in the government’s commitment to support in…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Friday observed AIIMS Research Day 2026, showcasing innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and national health priorities.The scientific programme, held at the Jawaharlal Auditorium, brought together faculty members, researchers, clinicians, and students from across disciplines who reaffirmed their commitment to innovation, translational science, and nationally relevant health research.“AIIMS Research Day provide…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Technology is acting as the central force behind space and economic transformation in the country, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Friday.Addressing a press conference on the achievements of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences for the year 2025, the Minister said innovation-driven sectors such as space, oceans, biotechnology, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing …
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The government has unveiled a new framework to establish a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment.The framework is open for public consultation until January 31, 2026. It aims to serve as the operational backbone for various R&D funds launched under National Missions.By providing a rigorous methodology to assess projects across the nine Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) – ranging…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, on Tuesday, announced an Artificial Intelligence Lab Assistant (AILA) — an AI agent that is capable of designing scientific experiments and analysing results without human intervention.The AILA, developed in collaboration with partners in Denmark and Germany, can operate an Atomic Force Microscope, make real‑time decisions and analyse results autonomously, and perform tasks in 7 to 10 minutes that previous…