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Dr Jitendra Singh announces unanimous adoption of ‘Chennai Declaration’, reaffirming BRICS commitment to build effective, resilient and future- ready framework in science, technology and innovation

New Delhi (thestates.news)| In the closing session of the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet chaired by India, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh announced the unanimous adoption of ‘Chennai Declaration’, reaffirming BRICS commitment to build effective, resilient and future- ready framework in science, technology and innovation.

The Chennai Consensus, adopted under India’s BRICS Chairship, places a people-centred and humanity-first approach at the heart of STI cooperation, with emphasis on sustainable development, resilient and high-quality growth, social inclusiveness and the use of innovation and technology to improve the welfare and quality of life of people across BRICS nations.(s-pib)