Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has chaired a bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce in New Delhi. The Ministry of Science and Technology said today that the meeting highlighted the deepening cooperation between the two nations in critical areas including science, technology, and clean energy.

During the meeting, Dr. Singh announced that an Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan Mission is set to join the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in Indo-US Space collaboration. He emphasised the importance of this partnership in securing global supply chains, especially in sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy technologies. Dr. Singh underscored the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of the country’s strategy to decarbonise heavy industry, transportation, and power generation.

Drawing parallels between India’s Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the United States’ National Science Foundation, Dr. Singh highlighted the critical roles both organisations play in advancing scientific research and innovation.

The high-level US delegation was led by Senior Advisor to the President of the USA for International Climate Policy John Podesta and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy David Turk. The meeting concluded with both nations reaffirming their commitment to strengthening their cooperation in emerging technologies, with mutual interests in enhancing economic growth, national security, and global leadership in technological advancements.