Students Are the Builders of Viksit Bharat: Minister Jitendra Singh Urges Students to Embrace Innovation

Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the Dholpur Science Centre in Rajasthan, positioning it as a hub of innovation and scientific curiosity for school children and the youth in the region.

Addressing a large gathering of students, teachers, and local officials, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the Centre, developed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in partnership with the National Institute of Immunology (NII) and the National Science Centre, is part of a broader national initiative to establish science museums in aspirational districts across India.

“This is not merely an infrastructure project. It is a mission to inspire scientific thinking and to empower the children of Dholpur to dream big—whether it’s solving a local problem or reaching for the stars,”  Dr. Jitendra Singh said.

The Dholpur Science Centre, located in one of India’s aspirational districts, is designed to provide hands-on science experiences through interactive exhibits, STEM-based learning modules, and a platform for young minds to explore innovation and local entrepreneurship. According to officials, the Centre embodies the government’s ‘Vigyan Setu’ concept—a bridge connecting scientific institutions with under-served regions.

Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored the DBT’s BioE3 vision—Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment—which aims to use biotechnology as a tool for rural empowerment and sustainable growth. He noted that the same spirit runs through the Centre in Dholpur, which will also facilitate capacity building for potential startups emerging from smaller towns.