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The Ministry of Science & Technology has implemented several programs to promote the development and research initiatives of young scientists in India. Key schemes include the Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists, WISE Fellowship for Ph.D., Vigyan Jyoti Programme, and the INSPIRE schemes, among others. These initiatives aim to
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India has implemented a robust system for nuclear safety in its civilian nuclear facilities, overseen by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The AERB enforces safety and security regulations through an Integrated Management System (IMS) and ensures compliance through regular inspections and international standards alignment. Emergency readiness is also prioritized
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The Government of India has initiated a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund targeting deep-tech sectors, administered by the Department of Science & Technology under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. This initiative aims to catalyze private investment in cutting-edge technologies and strengthen industry-academia collaborations in areas such
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The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), under India's Department of Atomic Energy, is actively exploring and enhancing the country’s reserves of critical minerals such as niobium, tantalum, beryllium, and rare earths among others. These minerals are essential for India's nuclear energy and
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The National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy – 2020, though initially a draft without budget allocation, spurred key R&D initiatives by the Indian government. These initiatives aim to bolster the nation's research infrastructure and innovation capabilities across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and technology. Significant advancements in
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The responsibility for managing nuclear facilities and ensuring safety in the nuclear sector has been placed on private operators by the Indian government. Under the SHANTI Act, these operators must provide compensation for nuclear incidents and maintain insurance for such payments. This was announced by Dr. Jitendra Singh in a
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The SHANTI Act facilitates joint ventures and private nuclear energy operations under strict licensing from the Central Government. It ensures safety, security, and financial accountability, with penalties for violations. Source: Original Link
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The newly enacted SHANTI Act aims to enhance India's nuclear energy capabilities by promoting private sector participation in nuclear facility setup and nuclear energy activities under government-issued licenses. The Act ensures safety and secure utilization of nuclear resources for both power and non-power applications, while mandating private entities
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through its Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The results indicate that 98.1% of households in surveyed villages have access to tap connections, with 86.5% having functional
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The Government of India, in partnership with States/UTs, is progressing with the Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at supplying potable tap water to every rural household. As of January 2026, over 15.79 crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections, representing 81.56% coverage. The scheme, initiated
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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India and Canada held a high-level bilateral meeting aiming to bolster cooperation in clean mobility and critical minerals. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and Canadian Minister Tim Hodgson discussed enhancing strategic collaboration in sustainable industrial development and advanced manufacturing. Major highlights included
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The Indian government is actively promoting women's participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) through a series of initiatives and programs. Despite women constituting 43% of total enrolments in STEM at higher education levels, only 18.6% of the workforce in STEM fields are women. The government initiatives,