Mizoram delegation meets Jitendra Singh, submits memorandum on key state issues
State General Secretary and former member of the BJP National Minority Morcha, Delson, was also part of the delegation.
State General Secretary and former member of the BJP National Minority Morcha, Delson, was also part of the delegation.
The Minister said a two-day workshop on Steel slag technology would be held next week in Jammu and Kashmir followed by other states and UTs as well, aimed at sensitising engineers and officials from road construction departments about its application and benefits.
The Minister said that the initiative, which began from Bhaderwah in district Doda of Jammu and Kashmir with lavender cultivation and aroma-based enterprises, has evolved into a national success story.
While government patronage is essential, active engagement from civil society is equally important, he said, citing the example of the Bangla language and its sustained richness.
"Weight reducing or anti-obesity drugs, currently available, ought to be used very judiciously," the Minister said while addressing the inaugural session of the 2-day "Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity" (AOCO).
The Minister was participating in a ceremony to name the girls' government high school at Hiranagar in Kathua after CRPF jawan Nayak Vakil Singh, who lost his life in the line of duty.
He underscored the rise in DBT’s Budget from 1,485 crores in 2013-14 to 3,447 crores in 2025-26 almost marking 130% increase.
Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted the role of IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) in transforming the education landscape, particularly for those unable to access formal educational set-ups due to socio-economic constraints.
The Union Minister further announced the launch of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) R&D Mission, with the objective of developing five SMRs by 2033.
Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a luncheon meeting of BJP MLAs at his residence here to discuss the party's strategy in the Assembly.
