Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Jitendra Singh Urges Global Cooperation on Emerging Technologies
New technologies can create helpful opportunities for people and countries.
These include artificial intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology and supercomputing.
Jitendra Singh said countries need to work together so these technologies remain affordable and trustworthy.
He spoke at a meeting of science and technology ministers from BRICS countries.
India said science and innovation should be open, inclusive and focused on people.
BRICS cooperation includes research projects, shared infrastructure and exchanges for young scientists.
Singh also suggested partnerships involving research funding, startups and training.
India’s BRICS Presidency in 2026 will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Jitendra Singh called for stronger international cooperation on emerging technologies at the 14th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting.
He said cooperation should keep innovation accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable.
The technologies discussed included artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, biotechnology, photonics, geospatial technologies and high-performance computing.
Singh cited India’s National Quantum Mission, National Supercomputing Mission, BioE3 Policy, National Geospatial Policy and digital public infrastructure.
India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with deeper collaboration proposed in research, financing and talent mobility.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh, along with delegations from BRICS member countries.
- What
- Singh urged stronger international cooperation to make emerging technologies accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable.
- When
- At the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting; one report says Thursday, while another was published on August 22, 2026 and refers to Friday.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To build a future-ready BRICS science and technology framework that responds to global challenges and supports the aspirations of the Global South.
- Meeting
- 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting
- Speaker
- Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences
- Technology areas
- Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials, biotechnology, photonics, geospatial technologies and high-performance computing
- India’s initiatives
- National Quantum Mission, National Supercomputing Mission, BioE3 Policy, National Geospatial Policy and the digital public infrastructure ecosystem
- BRICS cooperation
- Research collaboration, innovation partnerships, young scientist exchanges, research infrastructure and thematic working groups
- Proposed priorities
- Frontier research, innovation financing, talent mobility, research infrastructure sharing, startup partnerships and capacity building
- India’s 2026 BRICS theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
