Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates VISION Portal to Empower Underprivileged Youth
| Why in News | Key Points |
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| Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates VISION Portal | - Portal: VISION (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network).- Launched on: 21 November 2024.- Developed by: Utsav Foundation (Non-profit, Gurugram).- Objective: Empower underprivileged youth through education, skill development, and innovation.- Focus: Funds internships and fosters student innovation for societal challenges.- Target: Students from schools, ITIs, and colleges.- Encourages entrepreneurship and technological advancements. |
| India's Startup Ecosystem | - India: 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally.- Growth: From 350 startups in 2014 to 1.67 lakh in 2024.- Government Initiative: Startup India Programme (launched on 16 January 2016).- Support for: SCs, STs, Women through DPIIT under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.- Focus: Innovation and economic growth. |
| National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 | - Allows students to combine diverse subjects.- Facilitates unconventional career paths. |
| Biotechnology in India | - Biotech startups: From 50 in 2014 to nearly 9,000 today.- Policy: Bio-E3 policy for economic growth, employment, and environment. |
| Vision India 2047 | - Focus on positioning India as a global leader in technology, education, and economic growth. |
| Dr. Jitendra Singh's Role | - Current Position: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Science and Technology. |
| Notable Innovations | - Lavender farming startups in Jammu & Kashmir.- Private rocket manufacturing startup established in Hyderabad. |