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Executive Summary
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai on August 21, 2026. The meeting established India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” emphasizing human-centric and equitable partnerships. Key objectives include a comprehensive review of STI priorities to align with emerging technologies and the developmental goals of the Global South.
Key Points / Main Content
Strategic Theme and Vision
India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency theme is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."
Innovation must be "Accessible, Affordable, Trusted and Sustainable" to serve humanity and drive inclusive growth.
BRICS aims to foster a cooperative, responsible, and future-oriented innovation ecosystem leveraging its vast population and scientific talent.
Technological Focus Areas
The meeting identified rapid global transformations driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, advanced materials, biotechnology, and photonics.
Other critical fields include geospatial technologies and high-performance computing.
Stronger international collaboration is required to manage the opportunities and challenges presented by these emerging frontiers.
India’s National Contributions
India remains committed to an open, inclusive, and human-centric approach to science.
Key national missions mentioned include the National Quantum Mission, National Supercomputing Mission, BioE3 Policy, and National Geospatial Policy.
The expansion of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem is central to India's strategy for societal resilience and economic transformation.
Proposed Pillars for Deeper Collaboration
Reviewing STI priorities to align with emerging scientific frontiers and societal aspirations.
Establishing pathways for frontier research, innovation financing, and talent mobility.
Promoting research infrastructure sharing, startup partnerships, and capacity building among member nations.
Impact Analysis
BRICS Member NationsImpact
Member states will see a shift in STI priorities to align with emerging technological frontiers and the specific developmental aspirations of their societies.
Action Required
Delegations must work to identify practical pathways for deeper collaboration in innovation financing, infrastructure sharing, and talent mobility.
Global SouthImpact
The Global South stands to benefit from a future-ready BRICS STI architecture that is responsive to its specific challenges and aspirations.
Action Required
These nations should engage with the cooperative ecosystem to ensure innovation remains affordable and accessible for their populations.
Scientific and Research CommunityImpact
Scientists and researchers, particularly young scientists, will gain enhanced opportunities for exchanges, startup partnerships, and access to shared research infrastructures.
Action Required
Researchers and institutions need to participate in the various STI Working Groups and thematic programs established under the BRICS platform.
Key Entities Referenced
BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting: The 14th edition of the international summit focused on fostering collaboration in research, innovation financing, and emerging technologies among member nations.
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology who outlined India’s global outreach and vision for accessible, affordable, and sustainable innovation.
India’s BRICS Presidency 2026: The leadership term during which India has proposed the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' to align scientific priorities.
BioE3 Policy: A referenced national policy focusing on biotechnology for economy, employment, and environment to support sustainable economic transformation.
National Quantum Mission: A flagship Indian government initiative cited as a key component of the nation's future-oriented innovation and technological ecosystem.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivers
inaugural address at BRICS Science Ministerial
Meet at Chennai
Dr Jitendra Singh defines India’s Global Outreach in Science,
Technology and Innovation under PM Modi
Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates collective effort for Accessible,
Affordable, Trusted and Sustainable Innovation
प्रव तथ: 21 AUG 2026 2:19PM by PIB Delhi
The 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting began here with an
inaugural address by 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, who defined India’s growing global outreach in science, technology and innovation under the
leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Welcoming the delegations from BRICS member countries, Dr. Jitendra Singh said India has chosen
“Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” as the theme of its BRICS
Presidency in 2026. The theme reflects the shared conviction that science, technology and innovation must
serve humanity by enhancing resilience, driving inclusive growth, promoting sustainable development and
fostering equitable partnerships among nations.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by emerging technologies
such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials, biotechnology, photonics,
geospatial technologies and high-performance computing. While these technologies are creating
unprecedented opportunities for progress, they also call for stronger international collaboration to ensure
that innovation remains accessible, affordable, trusted and sustainable.
He said BRICS, with its vast population, scientific talent and growing research capabilities, is well placed
to foster a cooperative, responsible and future-oriented innovation ecosystem. Dr. Jitendra Singh also
acknowledged the contribution of the STI Steering Committee, Senior Officials and various STI Working
Groups in sustaining dialogue and translating it into practical cooperation and tangible outcomes.
The Minister said BRICS STI cooperation has evolved into a robust platform encompassing research
collaboration, innovation partnerships, young scientist exchanges, research infrastructures and thematic
working groups. During India’s Presidency, a comprehensive review of BRICS STI priorities was being
undertaken to align cooperation with emerging scientific and technological frontiers and the
developmental aspirations of societies.Dr. Jitendra Singh said India remains committed to advancing an open, inclusive and human-centric
approach to science and innovation. He referred to India’s initiatives including the National Quantum
Mission, National Supercomputing Mission, BioE3 Policy, National Geospatial Policy and the expanding
Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem, which reflect an approach where innovation ultimately improves
people’s lives, strengthens societal resilience and supports sustainable economic transformation.
The Minister invited BRICS partners to identify ambitious yet practical pathways for deeper collaboration
in frontier research, innovation financing, talent mobility, research infrastructure sharing, startup
partnerships and capacity building. He said such cooperation can help create a future-ready BRICS STI
architecture that is responsive to global challenges and supportive of the aspirations of the Global South.
Dr. Jitendra Singh expressed confidence that the deliberations in Chennai would further strengthen the
spirit of BRICS partnership and contribute meaningfully to a more innovative, resilient and sustainable
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