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...
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM): Driving Space Innovation for Startups
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- Purpose: Developed by ISRO, the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) provides an affordable platform for on-orbit experiments. It significantly reduces costs for startups and smaller entities traditionally hindered by high launch expenses.
- Recent Test: Manastu Space, an IIT Bombay startup, successfully tested its green propulsion system VYOM 2U aboard PSLV C60 using POEM-4.
- Capacity: POEM-4 boasts three times the experimental capacity of its predecessor, POEM-3.
- Working: Converts the fourth stage of PSLV into a free-flying space testbed in low Earth orbit.
- Strategic Importance: Lowers entry barriers for Indian startups and promotes space technology innovation, helping accelerate India’s private space sector growth.