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...
New, Greener Electrochemical Process Turns Urine into Plant Fuel Introduction The latest breakthrough in sustainable technology has found an innovative way to transform urine into a valuable plant fuel using a greener electrochemical process. This revolutionary approach not only tackles waste management but also provides a renewable source of fertilizer. By harnessing the nitrogen-rich components in urine, scientists have developed an eco-friendly method to produce ammonia-based fertilizers efficiently. The Science Behind the Process Electrochemical Conversion of Urine Researchers have designed an electrochemical system that extracts nitrogen from urine and converts it into ammonia, a key ingredient in fertilizers. The process involves: Electrolysis: Splitting urine molecules using electricity. Nitrogen Recovery: Extracting nitrogen efficiently from urea. Ammonia Production: Converting nitrogen into a usable form for plants. Why Urine? Urine is an excellent source of nitrogen...