New Delhi, May 8 (Mayank Nigam) Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday said India has witnessed tremendous growth in technological advancements in the past 9 years. The minister made the statement during a high level joint meeting of Science Ministries and departments, including Science and Technology, Biotechnology, CSIR, Earth Sciences, Space and Atomic Energy, here. He said this has been possible due to the “landmark” reforms undertaken by the Narendra Modi-led government.Singh also said that this year all the Science Ministries and Departments will jointly observe National Technology Day on May 11.
“National Technology Day highlights the achievements of tech giants, researchers, and engineers in technology in our country. This year, the focus theme of NTD will be ‘Atal Tinkering Labs’, a pathbreaking initiative undertaken in 2016 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create and promote innovation StartUps and entrepreneurship via intervention at the level of school and teaching institution,” the minister said. Apart from review of the preparations for the NTD, status update on the creation of Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) and review of relaxation in age for technical staff for appointment in projects were discussed, a statement said.