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...
India's Green Hydrogen Mission: A Strategic Push Towards Sustainability The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set ambitious goals to establish India as a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. The primary objective is to boost the production of 5 million metric tons (MMT) of Green Hydrogen annually by 2030. Here's a detailed explanation of the key components: Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme : This program aims to catalyze the Green Hydrogen economy by providing incentives to the manufacturing of electrolysers, a key technology for producing hydrogen. These interventions will ensure cost-effective and scalable hydrogen production methods. Development of Green Hydrogen Hubs : The government plans to create Green Hydrogen hubs in various regions, promoting localized production and usage, which will help reduce transportation costs and create job opportunities in these areas. The...