Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs meeting of State, UT Science Secretaries

Union Minister Dr.

Jitendra Singh chaired a meeting with State and UT Science Secretaries, emphasizing deeper Centre-State collaboration in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). The discussion focused on making states engines of innovation to achieve the 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047. Key initiatives mentioned include DST's support through the SSTP to State S&T Councils and the role of 23 Patent Information Centres in boosting IPR awareness.