MoS Jitendra Singh Meets BRICS CCI Delegation, Discusses Industry-Led Collaboration

New Delhi, Jun 29 (KNN)  Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh held discussions with a delegation from the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) on expanding industry-led collaboration across the BRICS and BRICS Plus ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, startups, research and emerging technologies.

The delegation, led by BRICS CCI Chairman Sameep Shastri, briefed the minister on the chamber's initiatives to promote trade facilitation, business-to-business engagement, women entrepreneurship, startup networking, artificial intelligence and research partnerships among BRICS countries.

During the meeting, Dr. Singh said India's growing capabilities in sectors such as space, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and deep technology have created new opportunities for international collaboration.

He noted that reforms over the past decade have strengthened these sectors as drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth.

The minister said industry organisations such as BRICS CCI can play an important role in connecting Indian startups and innovation ecosystems with partners across BRICS and BRICS Plus countries, while promoting technology-led economic cooperation.

He also encouraged the chamber to organise sector-specific engagements, innovation forums and knowledge-sharing initiatives, and invited it to develop proposals aligned with India's scientific and technological priorities, particularly in areas such as biotechnology, space technologies, innovation ecosystems and public-private partnerships.

According to the ministry, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between industry, government, academia and innovators to enhance India's engagement with the expanding BRICS ecosystem.

(KNN Bureau)