IIT Roorkee
In his convocation address, Dr. Jitendra Singh praised IIT Roorkee as Asia's first engineering college and emphasized its role in research, innovation, and societal engagement. He highlighted the institution's ranking as 6th in the country and its contribution to India's startup ecosystem with nearly
CGCRI
At the closing ceremony of the CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute's (CGCRI) Platinum Jubilee, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the need for research institutions to collaborate with industry to foster innovation and technological growth in India. He highlighted CGCRI's significant contributions over 75 years
Technology Development Board
The Technology Development Board (TDB) has launched a proposal call titled 'Empowering Technology Startups', receiving 74 applications by the deadline of April 10, 2025. TDB has engaged in outreach activities to promote technology innovation, including meetings with entrepreneurs and participation in exhibitions across various cities. This initiative was
National Anubhav Awards
At the 8th National Anubhav Awards ceremony, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the importance of retirees' insights for enhancing governance. The awards, initiated in 2015, honor retiring officials and their contributions, marking a decade of shared experiences. This year, 15 awardees from various ministries were recognized, including notable
GENC
A delegation from the Government Employees National Confederation (GENC) met with Dr. Jitendra Singh to discuss various service-related matters affecting Central Government employees. The meeting focused on issues such as the promotion backlog, the 8th Pay Commission, and improvements to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). The delegation expressed appreciation
CAT Guwahati
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in Guwahati has inaugurated a new Court-cum-Office Complex, marking a significant milestone after 40 years of operation. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the transformation of the North East under PM Modi's government, noting that over one-third of all cases since 1985 were
Administrative reforms
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has communicated the decisions regarding the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission to relevant Ministries and State Governments for implementation. This ongoing process was highlighted by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha
Leave Rules
The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 allows Central Government employees to take various types of leave, including 30 days of Earned Leave, 20 days of Half Pay Leave, 8 days of Casual Leave, and 2 days of Restricted Holiday annually, which can be used for personal reasons such as
Public Grievances
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has implemented new guidelines to reduce the grievance resolution time from 30 days to 21 days, effective from August 23, 2024. Since 2020, over 1.25 crore grievances have been addressed through the CPGRAMS portal, with detailed statistics provided for each year.
Extension of Service
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has stated that extension of service after retirement is granted in exceptional circumstances for officers of All India Services, as per the All India Service (Death Cum Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1958. This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written
Rozgar Mela
The Rozgar Mela, launched by the Prime Minister on October 22, 2022, has successfully distributed several lakh appointment letters across 16 events held in various States and Union Territories. The latest event on July 17, 2025, saw over 51,000 letters distributed at 47 locations. This initiative aims to expedite
Dr. Jitendra Singh
At 'The Week' Education Conclave, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urged students to be proactive learners in the face of rapidly evolving technology. He emphasized the importance of balancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Human Intelligence (HI) and highlighted India's advancements in global scientific collaborations, particularly in