U.S. Industry Delegation Discusses Private Investment Opportunities in India’s Nuclear Sector

A high-level U.S. industry delegation comprising representatives from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) today held detailed discussions with Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on emerging opportunities for private investment and industry collaboration in India’s Nuclear sector.

The delegation visits, facilitated by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, brought together senior representatives from the U.S. nuclear industry, business stakeholders and officials associated with India–U.S. cooperation in civil nuclear energy and advanced technologies.

The interaction focused on India’s ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission, recent policy reforms enabling greater private sector participation, and the expanding scope of India–U.S. cooperation in clean energy and critical technologies. Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, senior officials from the Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Science & Technology, along with representatives from U.S. industry organisations, participated in the discussions.
(updated on 18th may 2026)