New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Achieving 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047 will require a focused and determined approach, adding around 4 GW annually from now onwards, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday. Emphasising that nuclear energy is critical for India’s Net Zero goal … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The introduction of the “Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat” outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance domestic nuclear capabilities, foster private sector participation and deploy advanced nuclear technologies, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday. Hailing the Union Budget as a reflection of … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) India’s nuclear sector has grown significantly over the last ten years from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024 and is poised to accelerate further after agreements signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France backed by a stepped-up allocation in the Union Budget. To accelerate small … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The growing power requirements of Indian Railways (IR) are likely to be met with clean and reliable nuclear power, for which the Power Ministry has been approached, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Railway Ministry is in touch with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Ministry of … Read more
