India, Nov. 13 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, has called for strengthening India-Italy collaborative research, emphasising that targeted research partnerships with leading global partners are essential for advancing innovation, transformation and skill development and enabling science-driven societies to make an impact on a global scale.

Addressing the concluding session of the Second India-Italy Science & Innovation Dialogue 2026 in Rome alongside Italian Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, Jitendra Singh said collaborative research was indispensable for taking scientific capabilities to the next level.

He emphasised the need for India an...