India, June 23 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS in the Prime Minister Office, Dept. of Space and Atomic Energy today declared that the last 11 years had turned technology into engine of India growth story and thus a significant contributor to the national economy, owing to the transformative science-led governance and technology driven reforms introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in every sector.

Addressing a joint press conference of all Science Ministries, including the Ministry of Earth Sciences, held at the National Media Centre, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, "In the changed scenario over the...