Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
Biomarkers: The Future of Precision Medicine

What is a Biomarker?
A biomarker (biological marker) is an objective indicator of biological processes occurring in a cell or organism. These markers are typically detected through biological molecules found in blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Types of Biomarkers
- Diagnostic Biomarkers – Used to detect diseases early (e.g., cancer biomarkers in blood).
- Prognostic Biomarkers – Predicts disease progression and outcomes.
- Predictive Biomarkers – Helps determine a patient's response to specific treatments.
- Pharmacodynamic Biomarkers – Measures how well a patient responds to treatment.
Key Applications of Biomarkers
✔ Disease Diagnosis:
- Non-invasive cancer detection using metabolites.
- Early detection of conditions like Alzheimer's, cardiovascular diseases, and infections.
✔ Personalized Medicine: - Tailors treatments based on an individual's genetic or molecular profile.
- Identifies which patients will benefit most from a particular therapy.
✔ Tracking Disease Progression: - Monitors how well a patient is responding to a treatment.
✔ Drug Development & Safety: - Used in clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs.
Recent Discovery in India
- Researchers in India have identified common metabolites across cancers like pancreatic and lung cancer, which can serve as universal cancer biomarkers.
- These metabolites help in early diagnosis, tracking disease progression, and improving treatment strategies.
Future of Biomarkers
1. AI and machine learning are being integrated for faster and more accurate biomarker identification.
2. Liquid biopsy techniques are improving non-invasive cancer detection.
3. Expanding the scope of biomarkers to neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic disorders.