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Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr Jitendra Singh

DOB: 6 November 1956

Jitendra Singh is an Indian politician. Currently, he is the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, and Department of Space. He is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national executive member and was the chief spokesperson for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He won the Udhampur seat in the Indian general election, 2014 for the 16th Lok Sabha. He was a professor of diabetes and endocrinology, a consultant, clinical practitioner, author of eight books, and a newspaper columnist. He is the ex-chairman for the National Scientific Committee Diabetes and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India.

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Centre hikes minimum pension for employees to Rs 9,000, doubles ex-gratia amount

India | Jan 13, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

In a significant move, the government has announced an increase in the minimum monthly pension to Rs 9,000 per person, up 157 per cent from the current Rs 3,500, besides a twofold hike in ex-gratia amount for central government employees.

Demonetisation

Demonetisation ‘decision of the century’, will change nation’s mindset: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 18, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Calling demonetisation the "decision of the century", Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that it would not only streamline India's economy, but would also revolutionise the nation’s mindset

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Panel report on age limit in civil service exam under UPSC consideration: Govt

India | Nov 17, 2016, 05:25 PM IST

The government today said that the report of Baswan Committee that has suggested changes in civil service exam pattern and age limit is under consideration of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

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Students demanding reopening of schools in Kashmir is uprising against separatists: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 06, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Jitendra Singh on Saturday termed the reports of students hitting the streets in Kashmir Valley demanding reopening of educational institutions as an uprising of children versus the uprising of separatists

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No viable roadmap on Kashmir without Kashmiri Pandits: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Politics | Nov 01, 2016, 01:07 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that Kashmiri Pandits are a key stakeholder in Kashmir issue and no viable road-map is possible without involvement of the community.

Kashmir valley

No compromise on national sovereignty, says all-party delegation on Kashmir

Politics | Sep 07, 2016, 03:44 PM IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired an all-party meeting in the capital to chalk out an action plan to end the current unrest in Kashmir. A proposal to reinstate peace in the strife-torn valley was

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Situation in Kashmir valley will soon return to normal: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Aug 27, 2016, 04:19 PM IST

Union minister Jitendra Singh today expressed the hope that the situation in the Kashmir valley will soon return to normal as both central and state governments are moving in the right direction to resolve the ongoing unrest in the state.

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Govt open to talk to anyone who believes in ‘Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat’: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Aug 24, 2016, 06:30 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said that the Narendra Modi-led central government is sincere about resolving the Kashmir unrest and ready to hold talks with every person who believes in ‘Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhooriyat’.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Three months leave for victims of sexual harassment, government tells Parliament

Politics | Aug 10, 2016, 06:10 PM IST

Women employees who have filed complaints of sexual harassment can now get a paid leave of three months during the pendency of inquiry, the government said today. Section 12 of the Sexual Harassment of Women

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There is 'no Kashmir issue' between India, Pakistan: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Jul 16, 2016, 04:35 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh today told Pakistan that Kashmir is not an issue between New Delhi and Islamabad and that the only outstanding matter is how to retrieve the part of Jammu and Kashmir which remains under illegal occupation of the neighbo

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In favour of Kashmiri Pandits return, but with dignity: Jitendra Singh

Politics | May 23, 2016, 08:42 PM IST

With return of Kashmiri Pandits topping the agenda of Narendra Modi government, Union Minister Jitendra Singh today favoured creation of a "conducive atmosphere" for them to go back to the Valley.

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Number of RTI applications decline during 2014-15: Govt

India | May 05, 2016, 02:50 PM IST

New Delhi: The number of RTI applications has come down to around 7.55 lakh in 2014-15 from over 8.34 lakh a year before as departments and ministries are putting more information in public domain on

Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Honest babus need not fear, stern action against graft: Jitendra Singh

India | May 01, 2016, 01:11 PM IST

New Delhi:The government is committed to protecting and providing incentives to honest and performing civil servants but determined to act tough against corruption, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. His comments came days after

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About Rs 36,000 cr deposits in jan dhan accounts: MoS PMO

Apr 21, 2016, 10:54 PM IST

New Delhi: Deposits worth Rs 36,000 crore have been received in accounts opened under the governments flagship financial inclusion programme—Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Union Minister Jitendra Singh said here today. Addressing inaug

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Jammu and Kashmir must draw benefit from PM's 'Transforming India Mission': Jitendra Singh

Politics | Apr 16, 2016, 10:59 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said that Jammu and Kashmir must draw maximum benefit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Transforming India Mission' and should not be left behind.

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No differences between BJP and PDP: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Mar 25, 2016, 01:16 PM IST

Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh today said that there were no differences between coalition partners BJP and PDP in Jammu and Kashmir where decks have been cleared for government formation. "There was never a

Ram Madhav, Jitendra Singh

Ram Madhav, Jitendra Singh to meet BJP MLAs in Jammu

Politics | Mar 24, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Jammu:BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav and Union Minister of State in PMO, Jitendra Singh will meet party legislators to review the current political situation in the state and elicit their (MLAs) opinion ahead of

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Congress is haunted by RSS phobia: Jitendra Singh

Politics | Mar 13, 2016, 04:53 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh today alleged the Congress leaders were suffering from "RSS phobia" as the party was fast losing its ground.

no more affidavits interviews for government jobs

No more affidavits, interviews for government jobs

India | Dec 26, 2015, 05:42 PM IST

New Delhi: Path-breaking initiatives like discontinuation of affidavits for host of government services and ending job interviews for various posts from January 1 among other initiatives kept the Ministry of Personnel in news during 2015.“The

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No more affidavits, interviews for government jobs from January 1

India | Dec 26, 2015, 11:35 AM IST

New Delhi: Path-breaking initiatives like discontinuation of affidavits for host of government services and ending job interviews for various posts from January 1 among other initiatives kept the Ministry of Personnel in news during 2015.“The

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