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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
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has mandated Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) for silver jewellery and artefacts from 1 September 2025. Since the implementation, over 17 lakh silver pieces have been hallmarked with HUID, exhibiting a strong uptake among jewellers and consumers. HUID offers a six-digit alphanumeric code that facilitates
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India has significantly expanded its capabilities in the satellite launch market over the past two decades. Between January 2004 and November 2025, the country launched 429 foreign satellites and 79 domestic satellites. New Space India Limited (NSIL), formed in 2019 as the commercial arm of ISRO, has generated INR 2572
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The CSIR has successfully implemented two flagship programs, the Floriculture and Aroma Missions, to enhance the agricultural landscape and income of farmers in India. The CSIR Floriculture Mission aims to develop entrepreneurship and boost the floriculture sector, benefiting 22,137 farmers with increased income and reducing reliance on flower imports.
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The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), a part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has achieved significant advancements in road and transport technologies over the past three years. Key innovations include the use of steel slag in road construction, development of sustainable materials like bio-bitumen, and smart traffic
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The National Policy on Biofuels has significantly enhanced biodiesel production in India by encouraging the use of indigenous feedstocks and offering incentives for biodiesel blending. Measures such as reducing the GST rate for biodiesel procurement and promoting tree-borne oils for biodiesel ensure better income for farmers, particularly in rural and
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The Indian government has expanded the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana to enhance biofuel production across the country. The scheme, originally launched in 2019 and revised in 2024, focuses on setting up advanced biofuel projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. These projects aim to support farmers with additional income