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The Indian Cabinet has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). This initiative aims to modernize irrigation infrastructure and push for greater adoption of drip and sprinkler systems to enhance on-farm water use efficiency. Key actions by
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The Department of Atomic Energy highlights a robust safety framework for India's nuclear power plants, involving multi-tier safety review committees from NPCIL and AERB. All Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) are mandated to undergo Periodic Safety Reviews (PSR) every ten years to evaluate and upgrade safety measures, considering factors
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On December 4, 2025, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) reported that the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board issued permission for various stages in the PFBR project, advancing India's nuclear power capabilities. The project is currently in the process of loading fuel sub-assemblies. DAE also highlighted its efforts to
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The Department of Atomic Energy, through its Atomic Minerals Directorate (AMD), is actively working on enhancing India's domestic uranium resources to ensure a steady supply chain. The Directorate has embarked on a comprehensive five-year action plan (2024-29), involving multi-disciplinary exploration across various geological domains in the country. This
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The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has reported that groundwater across India largely remains potable, including in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, which shows fluoride levels within permissible limits. The Jal Jeevan Mission ensures safe tap water supply to rural households, alongside regular groundwater monitoring. Panna and Khajuraho have
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that significant progress has been made in reducing pollution in the River Ganga across its five main-stem states. Despite sewage generation of 10,160 MLD, only 7,820 MLD capacity is available in treatment plants, leaving a gap of 1,996 MLD being addressed
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India's Department of Atomic Energy has announced an extensive plan to increase its indigenous nuclear power generation capacity. The current installed capacity of 8780 MW is set to expand significantly in the coming years, with 700 MW PHWR units under construction and ten more reactors in the pre-project
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From April 2015 to September 2025, the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) has increased India's uranium resource by 217,560 tonnes of in-situ U-oxide, identifying new deposits in Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Geological reports have been submitted for further mining processes. However, no new uranium
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The successful commissioning of India's first indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) at Kakrapar was completed in June 2023, underscoring India's commitment to a sustainable energy future. Dubbed KAPS-3, this nuclear unit enhances India's clean base load capacity, playing a critical role
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The Department of Atomic Energy in India has launched the Nuclear Energy Mission, outlining a plan to achieve a nuclear power generation capacity of 100 GWe by 2047. This mission aims to significantly contribute to the nation's NetZero target by 2070 by increasing the share of nuclear energy
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The Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat outlines India's strategy to achieve a nuclear power generation capacity of 100 gigawatts electrical (GWe) by 2047, primarily to meet the nation's energy needs while contributing to the NetZero target by 2070. The strategy involves deploying both large reactors
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), under the aegis of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), aims to launch seven significant missions by March 2026. These include commercial launches, technology demonstration satellites, and the first uncrewed mission of the Gaganyaan programme. The missions are designed to enhance ISRO's competitiveness in