Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek Calls on Dr Jitendra Singh

Meghalaya Cabinet Minister & Chairman Incharge State Projects, Alexander Laloo Hek today called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh, and held detailed discussions on strengthening Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) interventions for tribal communities in the Northeastern region.

The discussions centered around expanding the reach of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs being implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, for the holistic development of Scheduled Tribe communities through science-based interventions and technology-enabled livelihood support.

Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently worked towards ensuring that the benefits of science and technology reach remote, tribal and underserved regions of the country. He emphasized that innovation-driven initiatives can play a transformative role in improving livelihood opportunities, skill development, grassroots entrepreneurship and quality of life in tribal areas.

During the interaction, Dr Jitendra Singh explained that the STI Hubs initiative has been designed to address last-mile challenges in delivery and adoption of technology solutions in tribal regions through collaborative partnerships involving scientific institutions, local stakeholders and community networks. The initiative also promotes grassroots innovation, capacity building and deployment of locally relevant technologies suited to regional requirements.(UPDATED ON 25TH MAY 2026)