Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today thanked the G-20 countries for their constructive and fruitful deliberations to address the various challenges confronting the world. 

In his concluding remarks at G20 Research Ministers Meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed satisfaction that during the RIIG meetings, member states discussed various topics including, challenges related to energy materials and devices, solar energy utilisation and photovoltaic technology and materials and processes for green energy. He was further happy to note positive deliberations on policy issues like the role of research, development, and innovation in creating new resource-efficient, sustainable, and more circular bio-based technologies, understanding the blue economy, marine ecosystems and pollution; coastal and marine living resources and biodiversity, and deep sea ocean technology.

The Minister thanked the members for their active participation and for supporting India’s RIIG agenda with valuable inputs and comments on our priority areas. He underscored that India is fully committed to contribute in attaining the UN Sustainable Development Goals-2023 by way of Research and Innovation through International collaboration and partnerships.

India hosted a total of 5 meetings and conferences across India under priority topics of i) Materials for sustainable energy; ii) Circular bio-economy; iii) Eco-innovations for energy transition; and iv) Scientific challenges and opportunities towards achieving sustainable blue-economy, which signifies the importance of Research and Innovation for inclusive societal development and growth.

The meetings and conferences were held at Kolkata, Ranchi, Dibrugarh, Dharamshala, Diu before the conclusive one in Mumbai.