$10 Billion to 190 Billion Bioeconomy: India’s Science Story touches New Heights in 12 Years says Dr Jitendra Singh

• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh (MoS I/C, Ministry of Science & Technology) announced on 15 June 2026 that India's bioeconomy grew nearly 20-fold from ~$10 billion (2014) to ~$190 billion, and the space economy from ~$8 bn to a projected $45 bn.
• Touchstone of GS-III: Science & Technology, Indigenisation, Economy of Innovation, Biomanufacturing, Space sector reforms.
• Anchors UPSC themes: BioE3 Policy 2024, Chandrayaan-3, IN-SPACe, Mission Mausam, Covid vaccine ecosystem.