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...
Designing India’s AI Safety Institute: A Vision for Secure and Ethical AI Development Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries worldwide, and India, as a global tech hub, is at the forefront of AI development. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The increasing adoption of AI necessitates a robust framework for AI safety, ethical AI development, and regulatory compliance . Recognizing this, the establishment of India’s AI Safety Institute (IASI) becomes a crucial step towards ensuring the responsible use, fairness, and security of AI technologies. The Need for an AI Safety Institute in India 1. Addressing AI-Related Risks AI-driven automation and machine learning systems are revolutionizing sectors such as healthcare, finance, and governance. Concerns like biased AI models, security vulnerabilities, privacy risks, and ethical dilemmas must be addressed proactively. Unchecked AI deployment can lead to deepfake misuse, misinfor...