AI, Quantum, Space and Nuclear technologies will shape India’s future growth: Jitendra Singh

June 26, 2026 3:43 PM

AI, Quantum, Space and Nuclear technologies will shape India’s future growth: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday said that Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum technology, space and nuclear energy will define the next phase of India's economic growth, technological leadership and global competitiveness, asserting that the country is rapidly emerging as a major force in frontier technologies. Speaking during a fireside conversation at a media conclave in New Delhi, the Minister said India is progressing ...

India nears elite nuclear milestone with indigenous fast breeder reactor, eyes thorium-powered future

April 27, 2026 7:34 PM

India nears elite nuclear milestone with indigenous fast breeder reactor, eyes thorium-powered future

India is set to join an exclusive global club in advanced nuclear technology, with Union Minister Jitendra Singh announcing that the country will become only the second in the world after Russia to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor. Addressing a workshop on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for MPs and MLAs, the minister highlighted that India has achieved a major milestone with its indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu attainin...