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...
Chandrayaan-5: India’s Next Giant Leap in Lunar Exploration Introduction The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially received approval from the central government for Chandrayaan-5 , marking another ambitious step in India’s space exploration journey. The mission is set to carry a 250-kg lunar rover , making it one of the most advanced and high-tech lunar missions ever undertaken. This announcement comes after the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3 , which achieved a historic soft landing near the Moon's south pole. As space enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate this mission, let’s dive deep into what Chandrayaan-5 aims to achieve, how it differs from its predecessors, and why it is a game-changer for India’s space program. The Evolution of India’s Lunar Missions India’s space journey has been nothing short of spectacular. From launching Chandrayaan-1 in 2008, which discovered water molecules on the Moon, to the flawless landing of Chandrayaan-3 i...