New Delhi, June 29 -- Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh held discussions with a delegation from the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) on expanding industry-led collaboration across the BRICS and BRICS Plus ecosystem, with a focus on innovation, startups, research and emerging technologies.

The delegation, led by BRICS CCI Chairman Sameep Shastri, briefed the minister on the chamber's initiatives to promote trade facilitation, business-to-business engagement, women entrepreneurship, startup networking, artificial intelligence and research partnerships among BRICS countries.

During the meeting, Dr. Singh said India's growing capabilities in sectors such as space, biotechnology, artifici...