CHENNAI — Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh delivered the inaugural address at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai.
Speaking under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” Dr. Singh outlined India’s expanding global outreach in scientific research and technological advancement. Addressing international delegations, he emphasized the need for a collaborative ecosystem to ensure emerging technologies—including Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and photonics—remain accessible, affordable, trusted, and sustainable, particularly for the Global South.
Key Conference Highlights
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Event: 14th BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting
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Chair & Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO)
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Venue: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Core Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, quantum technologies, geospatial tools, high-performance computing, and biotechnology
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Strategic Initiatives Cited: National Quantum Mission, National Supercomputing Mission, BioE3 Policy, National Geospatial Policy, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
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Pillars of Collaboration: Talent mobility, startup partnerships, research infrastructure sharing, and joint innovation financing across BRICS member states
