India has also autonomous capability to access space through our launch vehicles PSLV and GSLV. On October 22, India entered the exclusive club of countries engaged in planetary exploration with the launch of Chandrayaan-1. Successful accomplishment of this mission signifies capabilities in high technologies, complex system engineering, potential for frontier research and a culture of teamwork and unique management systems.
Our nuclear programme has distinguished itself for its innovative approach to developing power reactors. India has capability to build pressurised heavy water reactors operating in a safe and reliable fashion.
Further, in order to exploit our vast thorium resources, India has adopted an innovative three-phase nuclear fuel cycle including mastering the complex fast breeder technology. Nuclear energy promises to provide significant component of our power demands for future.
Nuclear programme also has significantly contributed for food preservation, nuclear medicine as well as agriculture. The efforts of the Defence Research and Development Organization has resulted in notable capabilities in aeronautics, armaments, electronics, compact vehicles, instrumentation, advanced computer and simulations, special materials, naval systems, life sciences and information systems.
Ref: thetimesofindia
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