A high-level U.S. industry delegation today held discussions with Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, on emerging opportunities for private investment and industry collaboration in India’s Nuclear sector. The delegation visits brought together senior representatives from the U.S. nuclear industry, business stakeholders and officials associated with India-U.S. cooperation in civil nuclear energy and advanced technologies.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh said that India and the United States today share a strong and future-oriented partnership in science, technology, clean energy and emerging sectors. He said, the launch of the U.S.-India TRUST Initiative has opened new avenues for collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. Referring to India’s long-term clean energy goals under the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, Dr. Singh said India aims to increase its nuclear power capacity from the present 8.8 Giga Watt to 100 Giga Watt by 2047. He said India’s rapidly growing nuclear energy programme is creating major opportunities for global partnerships in manufacturing, technology cooperation, supply chain integration and advanced research.
