New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) on Tuesday organised a pre-bid conference here for prospective bidders under the ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ (REPM), drawing participation from at least 25 companies.During the conference, ministry officials made detailed presentations on the scheme’s contours, key RFP provisions, and procedural aspects of the bidding process.In the event, participant queries were addressed, and bidder…
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Jammu, April 6 (IANS) MoS (PMO) and Lok Sabha member from J&K’s Udhampur constituency, Jitendra Singh, on Monday announced a slew of developmental milestones for Udhampur, including an ATR flight within six months and subsequently a full-fledged airport. Jitendra Singh said on X today, “Udhampur DISHA meeting highlights:“Aviation milestone: Process of land transfer for a full-fledged civilian airport has begun. Meanwhile, tenders were floated for the construction of an interim bl…
New Delhi/Tokyo, April 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh delivered a virtual address at the grand finale of the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchange, on Monday, held at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, highlighting four decades of robust bilateral cooperation.Opening his address, Singh said: “Namaste! At the outset, a very good afternoon to everybody. Today on occasion of grand finale of India-Japan year of science and technolo…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) A delegation of postal employees and representatives of various postal unions met with Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, and Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh, to discuss cadre restructuring, implementation of financial upgradation schemes, pension issues, the government said on Tuesday.Concerns relating to Mail Motor Service and its future role in the evolving communication ecosystem were also discussed, an official statement said.The delega…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, the minister highlighted that fat accumulation around the abdomen can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions, even …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, India announced the world’s first clinical study to scientifically evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT), the government said on Tuesday.The collaborative clinical study between the Department of Biotechnology and the Ministry of Ayush will enrol 1,250 newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients across eight institutions to evaluate Ayurveda as an adjunct to standard treatment, focusing on b…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the government is addressing employees’ service-related issues through structured dialogue and reforms, stressing that regular engagement with staff representatives is key to improving administrative efficiency and career growth.Chairing a meeting with delegations from employee bodies, including the Government Employees National Confederation and the Central Secretariat Group-C Employees’ Association, the Minister …
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving head of government in India, hailing his “unwavering commitment” and taking the nation forward towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat.PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has completed 8,931 days as head of government, combining his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat an…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India is steadily evolving into a robust pharma economy, which could help as a significant contributor to the country’s overall GDP.During his address at a ‘Healthcare Summit’ here, the minister stated the nation’s pharmaceutical, medtech and manufacturing ecosystem is positioning the country as a key global manufacturing hub — particularly in high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions.The minister said that …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a series of structured initiatives to involve students and young researchers in satellite development, payload experiments and space missions.Replying to an un-starred question in the Rajya Sabha, Singh said the government is committed to democratising access to space technology, ensuring t…