Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, announced significant milestones in both space exploration and the energy sector during a bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce in New Delhi. The Minister highlighted India's Green Hydrogen Mission as a pivotal aspect of the country's strategy to decarbonise heavy industries, transportation, and power generation. Singh emphasized the importance of this mission in fostering innovation in clean technologies and aligning with global climate goals. He also announced that an Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan Mission will soon join the International Space Station, symbolizing a major achievement in the Indo-US space cooperation. The Minister stressed the significance of collaborations in ensuring global supply chains, particularly in sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy technologies. Additionally, Singh revealed India's focus on investing in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to support the clean energy transition, enhance energy self-reliance, and fulfill climate commitments through international partnerships. Drawing parallels between India's National Research Foundation (NRF) and the United States' National Science Foundation (NSF), Singh underscored the crucial roles these organizations play in advancing scientific research and innovation. The Minister reiterated India's dedication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Panchamrit' climate action plan, which aims to boost non-fossil energy capacity, reduce carbon emissions, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.