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 Electronics Manufacturing Boom India has emerged as the world's second-largest mobile manufacturing country , surpassing Vietnam and following China. The country has seen rapid expansion in electronics production and exports , making significant strides in the global supply chain. Key Highlights of India's Electronics Manufacturing Sector Mobile Manufacturing in India ✔ 99.2% of all mobile phones sold in India are made domestically. ✔ Mobile phones constitute 43% of India’s total electronics production. ✔ Government initiatives like PLI (Production Linked Incentive) schemes have boosted local production. Growth of India's Electronics Sector ✔ Total Valuation: Electronics production reached USD 155 billion in FY23 . ✔ Production Growth: Increased from USD 48 billion in FY17 to USD 101 billion in FY23 . ✔ Global Share: Despite rapid growth, India contributes less than 1% of the global electronics market . India’s Electronics Exports ✔ Electronics is now India’s fi...