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 Need for Foundational AI Models: A Path to Technological Sovereignty Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the global landscape, influencing industries, governance, healthcare, and everyday life. While the world witnesses advancements in large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven automation , it is imperative that India develops its own foundational AI models tailored to its unique demographics, linguistic diversity, and cultural complexities. The Centre’s Principal Scientific Adviser recently emphasized the necessity of homegrown AI solutions, advocating that AI should support rather than replace human capabilities . Moreover, with the advent of quantum computing , India stands at the cusp of a technological revolution that demands sovereignty in AI research and development. Why India Needs Its Own AI Models 1. Unique Demographic & Linguistic Diversity India is home to 1.4 billion people with 22 official languages and thousands o...