India, UK sign MoU to collaborate on science and innovation

Besides this agreement, UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said that India will also be named as a partner for the UK’s International Science Partnerships Fund, carrying forward the UK-India science partnership built through the Newton-Bhabha fund. “Exchanged MoU with UK Science & Innovation Minister George Freeman for wider cooperation between two countries, particularly in quantum Technology, clean energy. Exchanged MoU with UK Science & Innovation Minister George Freeman for wider cooperation between two countries, particularly in quantum Technology, clean energy. India under PM Sh @NarendraModi fast moving to become an economic powerhouse,driven by technology & innovation.#London pic.twitter.com/HCd270XciP — Dr Jitendra Singh April 27, 2023 The memorandum of understanding signed between the two nations on research will enable quicker, deeper collaboration on science between the two science powerhouses that will drive economic growth, create skilled jobs and improve lives in two nations and worldwide, UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology said in a press release. Sharing details regarding his meeting with George Freeman, Jitendra Singh tweeted, “It was a warm exchange of thoughts during a one-on-one meeting with my counterpart, British Minister for Science, Innovation &Technology, Mr George Freeman in the iconic British Parliament House #London, before the start of formal Indo-UK Science & Innovation Council Meeting.” Several UK Research and Innovation and Indian Department for Science and Technology joint research calls, including programmes on sustainability and solid earth hazards, according to the official press release.