Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced a new digital portal, supported by the ANRF, to provide training in patent filing and research‑paper writing. The portal aims to help researchers, students and innovators across India improve the quality of their publications and protect their inventions.
Key Developments
- Launch of an ANRF‑backed portal for structured support in scientific writing, publication, and intellectual‑property processes.
- Joint Review Meeting chaired by the Minister covered progress of DST, DBT, DSIR and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- Emphasis on regular interaction among laboratories, sharing of project achievements, and rotational presentations of success stories.
- Call for a coordinated science‑communication strategy using digital and social media platforms.
- Integration of capacity‑building programmes for scientific administrators with Mission Karmayogi.
- Review of administrative performance indicators such as file disposal, grievance redressal, litigation management and expenditure.
- Preparations for ESTIC 2026 highlighted, with a push for broader participation of institutions, startups and international experts.
Important Facts
The meeting was attended by the Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Secretary of DBT