Blitz Bureau
An Indian astronaut from the ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is set to join the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the Indo-US space collaboration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on August 25.
Chairing a pivotal bilateral meeting on the US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce in the national capital, the Minister highlighted the deepening cooperation between the two nations in critical areas of science, technology and clean energy. The high-level US delegation was led by John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the US President for International Climate Policy and David Turk, Deputy Secretary, the Department of Energy.
Dr. Singh emphasised the importance of the partnership in securing global supply chains, especially in sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy technologies, which are increasingly vital in today’s interconnected world.
The Minister also underscored the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to decarbonise heavy industry, transportation and power generation.
SMRs would play a significant role in India’s clean energy transition, contributing to energy self-reliance and meeting climate commitments, he said.
