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...
IIT Guwahati’s Hydrogel Innovation for Breast Cancer Therapy Content Researchers from IIT Guwahati have developed a protein-based injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment. Key features: Peptide-Based : Made from ultra-short, protein-derived peptides. Biocompatibility : Safe for use in the body and biodegradable. Stability : Remains insoluble and stable at injection sites in body fluids. Tissue-Mimicking : Its 3D polymer structure mimics living tissues, enhancing biomedical suitability. Water Retention: Absorbs and retains fluids, crucial for drug delivery applications. This innovative hydrogel offers significant potential for localized breast cancer therapies, promising better precision and fewer side effects.