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...
Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion: Regulating AI for Security & Growth The U.S. Administration has recently introduced the "Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion" to regulate the export and security of AI technologies worldwide. It aims to balance innovation, economic growth, and national security concerns in the global AI market. Key Highlights of the Framework Objective of the AI Diffusion Framework To control the spread of advanced AI technologies while ensuring they contribute to economic and social benefits . To protect U.S. interests by preventing the misuse of AI in adversarial countries. To regulate the export, import, and re-export of high-performance AI computing components like GPUs . Restrictions on India & Other Nations India faces restrictions on the import of GPUs (Graphic Processing Units) unless they are hosted in secure environments that meet U.S. security standards. These measures are aimed at preventing unauthorize...