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...
Agriculture remains the backbone of India's economy, with millions of farmers toiling under the sun to ensure food security for the nation. However, one of the most overlooked occupational hazards in farming is pesticide exposure , which poses severe health risks. In a groundbreaking move to address this issue, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology recently launched Kisan Kavach , India's first anti-pesticide bodysuit . Developed by BRIC-inStem, Bangalore in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. Ltd. , Kisan Kavach is designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure, offering a revolutionary solution for agricultural safety . In this blog, we will explore the technology, significance, benefits, and future potential of Kisan Kavach in transforming farmer well-being and agricultural sustainability in India. The Need for Kisan Kavach The Hidden Dangers of Pesticide Exposure Every year, thousands of farmers suffer from pesticide-related...