Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh interacte with a group of around 500 StartUps

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, holds an interactive meet with a distinguished group of around 500 StartUps, eminent scientists and distinguished scholars from across the country, who were specially invited to the National Capital as part of the Republic Day celebrations.

The gathering comprised eminent scientists drawn from diverse scientific domains, including Space, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, and other frontier areas of research, along with distinguished scholars and selected startup innovators representing India’s expanding scientific and innovation ecosystem. A significant number of scientists from ISRO and other leading national institutions formed a key part of the gathering, reflecting India’s growing global stature in science and technology.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that this diverse group of invitees had been specially called to Delhi to witness the Republic Day Parade and to participate in official engagements conducted in an atmosphere of dignity and national recognition. He informed that around 100 members from this larger group were also invited to the At Home reception at the President’s residence in the evening, underscoring the national importance accorded to their contributions.(updated on 27thjanuary 2026)