During a bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce held in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, emphasized India's Green Hydrogen Mission as a pivotal strategy to decarbonize heavy industries, transportation, and power generation. Singh highlighted the significance of this initiative in driving innovation in clean technologies and contributing to global climate goals. He also announced that an Indian astronaut from the Gaganyaan Mission will soon join the International Space Station, marking a milestone in Indo-US space cooperation. Dr. Singh stressed the importance of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India's clean energy transition and highlighted the country's efforts in international collaborations and research and development to support SMR deployment. The meeting also saw discussions on India's 'Anusandhan' National Research Foundation, its climate action plan, and advancements in technologies like biomass-to-energy conversion, biofuels, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and lithium-ion batteries. The collaborative partnership between India and the US, as emphasized by high-level officials from both countries, focuses on promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and technological innovation. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the commitment to strengthen cooperation in emerging technologies, highlighting mutual interests in driving economic growth, enhancing national security, and leading globally in innovation.