Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said that India will support BRICS efforts in developing innovative and inclusive solutions to promote sustainable development. Addressing the 10th BRICS meet of Science and Technology Ministers through virtual mode today, he called for joint fight against common challenges.<br />''<br />''Dr. Singh underlined the importance of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in bringing together the researchers to tackle new and emerging challenges. The Minister said, in the last eight years, the government's expenditure on research and development has almost doubled.<br />''<br />''<br />