Excelsior Correspondent

NEW DELHI, Oct 18: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences; and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today called on President of India, Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to exchange Diwali greetings and brief her about recent developments and forthcoming Government initiatives under his Ministries.

During the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh also gave an update on the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir, from where he is an elected representative.

The Union Minister apprised the President of India of two major upcoming national science events – the 4-day India International Science Festival (

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