Green Economy” is going to be the new addition to India’s future growth, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in an exclusive interview during “Green Ribbon Champions” Conclave.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, the Industry stake in StartUps and Research & Development ought to be from the very beginning.

“Green Financing with a larger industrial engagement and Industry involvement is required right from the beginning because it is my considered view that otherwise you cannot move forward beyond a certain point,” he said.

Dr Jitendra Singh said Bioeconomy is going to be a hugely lucrative source of livelihood in the times to come.

“In 2014, India’s bioeconomy stood at just about $10 Billion, today it is $80 Billion. In just 8/9 years it has gone (up) 8 times and we look forward to having $125 Billion by 2025,” he said.