India, March 4 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Addressing a post-budget webinar organized by NITI Aayog, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that Nuclear Energy is critical for India's Net Zero goal.
He highlighted the Union Budget 2024-25's vision for India's nuclear power expansion, which sets a target of achieving 100 GW by 2047.
Pointing out the crucial role of nuclear energy in India's transition to clean energy and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070, he called for private sector participation, reg...