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Atomic Energy Bill 2025 in final stages of preparation: Jitendra Singh
Policy directives of the Government with regard to specific aspects of the Bill are being suitably incorporated before being put up for approvals, according to the Union Minister
 "Atomic Energy Bill 2025 in final stages of preparation: Jitendra Singh")
RDI fund to boost, incentivise deep-tech startup ecosystem: Jitendra Singh
India's new Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund aims to accelerate deep-tech innovation with long-term, low-interest capital, boosting private-sector research in frontier technologies
 "RDI fund to boost, incentivise deep-tech startup ecosystem: Jitendra Singh")
Will ask Centre to change IIT Bombay name to IIT Mumbai: Maha CM Fadnavis
The Maharashtra CM said he would write to the Centre to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, after Union minister Jitendra Singh's comment on the institute's name sparked a fresh attack from Raj Thackeray
 "Will ask Centre to change IIT Bombay name to IIT Mumbai: Maha CM Fadnavis")
Global jurisprudence needs evolution for emerging climate: Jitendra Singh
The remarks came at the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World at the City Montessori School here. The event was also attended also by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
 "Global jurisprudence needs evolution for emerging climate: Jitendra Singh")
India fast emerging preferred destination in space sector: Jitendra Singh
Singh said that India's most significant contribution has been the application of space technology for governance and citizen welfare
 "India fast emerging preferred destination in space sector: Jitendra Singh")
Need to curb avoidable service-related appeals in HCs: Jitendra Singh
The minister underlined that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, has ensured that all vacancies in the tribunal are filled, allowing it to function at full strength
 "Need to curb avoidable service-related appeals in HCs: Jitendra Singh")
Weather improves in Kathua, efforts on to restore roads: Jitendra Singh
He added that appropriate alternatives have been provided to those whose houses have been washed out in the Udhampur floods
 "Weather improves in Kathua, efforts on to restore roads: Jitendra Singh")
Govt launches first Biofoundry Network with 21 facilities across India
India unveiled its first Biofoundry Network with 21 facilities nationwide to drive biomanufacturing, support start-ups, reduce imports and advance the $300 billion bioeconomy target for 2030
 "Govt launches first Biofoundry Network with 21 facilities across India")
India to launch more than 100 satellites over next 15 years: Jitendra Singh
The minister added that the opening up of the space sector to private players has brought in a new wave of innovation and entrepreneurship
Manohar Lal, Jitendra Singh review roadmap for 100GW nuclear power goal
Singh highlighted the government's landmark initiative to open the nuclear sector for private sector participation, emphasising its pivotal role in strengthening India's energy security
 "Manohar Lal, Jitendra Singh review roadmap for 100GW nuclear power goal")
480K backlog posts filled in central govt since 2016: Jitendra Singh
Reservation is provided to OBCs at 27 per cent, followed by 15 per cent to SCs and 7.5 per cent to STs
India developing three types of small modular reactors: Jitendra Singh
The minister said the lead units of BSMR and SMR are planned to be installed at Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) sites in collaboration with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Central govt staffers can now take 30-day leave to care for elderly parents
The minister was asked whether there is any provision for government employees to avail leave to take care of their elderly parents
 "Central govt staffers can now take 30-day leave to care for elderly parents")
Public grievance redressal time cut to 16 days from 28 in 2019: Govt
The CPGRAMS allows citizens to raise grievances against government departments online
 "Public grievance redressal time cut to 16 days from 28 in 2019: Govt")
Govt to address pvt sector concerns on nuclear investment: Jitendra Singh
Singh, who oversees the Department of Atomic Energy, said changes in relevant rules and legislations will have to be made to facilitate the entry of the private sector in the field of nuclear energy
Around 76,000 Indian startups are women-led: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
The Minister said that India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth
Axiom-4 crew to undock from ISS on Jul 14, arrive on Jul 15: Jitendra Singh
Axiom Mission 4 was launched on June 25 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida
May look at lateral entry for state science secys, says Jitendra Singh
In June, Singh had said the Centre had not abandoned the lateral entry route in the civil services, and said the Centre remains open to lateral entries
Pension administration needs urgent, systemic reforms: MoS Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh called for urgent reforms in pension administration, given that the number of central government pensioners now exceeds serving staff and a number of pending legal cases
Integration of govt, industry and academia vital for growth: Jitendra Singh
Speaking after inaugurating a state-of-the-art Incubation Centre at IIM Mumbai, Singh stressed that greater synergy between the public and private sectors is not an option, but a necessity
