Union Minister Jitendra Singh Unveils "VISION" Initiative to Support Underprivileged Students.
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Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge-IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) inaugurated the "Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network" (VISION) in New Delhi, Delhi.
- This initiative is designed to promote education, skill-building, and innovation among underprivileged children. The program aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural students by providing access to mentorship, resources, and training opportunities.
- The Union Minister highlighted the transformative power of technology and stated that initiatives like VISION can fuel similar revolutions by making opportunities accessible to all.
- The Union Minister emphasized how VISION will help students from remote areas participate in the growing startup ecosystem, ensuring equal opportunities for all. He highlighted India's rise as a global startup hub, with the number of startups increasing from 350 in 2014 to over 1.67 lakh in 2024, placing India as the 3rd-largest startup ecosystem globally.
Main Points:- (i) Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for its flexibility, allowing students to explore a variety of subjects and unconventional career paths.
(ii) He linked VISION to the broader goal of Vision India 2047, which aspires to position India as a leader in education, technology, and economic growth.
(iii) He introduced the Bio-E3 policy, focusing on using biotechnology to drive growth, generate employment, and protect the environment, while India's biotech startups grew rapidly from 50 in 2014 to nearly 9,000 in 2024.
About Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST)
Union Minister : Jitendra Singh
Headquarters: New Delhi
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