Produced by: Tarun Mishra Designed by: Manoj Kumar
As 2023 comes to an end, India has celebrated a string of significant accomplishments in science and technology, ranging from the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission to deploying AI for healthcare and treatment. These achievements underscore India's expanding capabilities and dedication to scientific exploration and innovation. Here is a summary of India's advancements in the field of science during the year 2023.
India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission achieved a notable success, reaching the Moon's south polar region in August 2023 with a cost-effective budget of $75 million. The mission's cost efficiency underscored India's proficiency in executing the complex mission.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) showcased meticulous planning, ensuring the lander attained the intended orbits of 164 km x 18074 km and 288 km x 369328 km. Chandrayaan-3 secured a historic position for India by becoming the first country to successfully land a spacecraft in the Moon's South Pole region.
ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, launched in September, significantly advanced solar research by successfully capturing high-energy solar flares during its journey. The spacecraft is expected to reach the Lagrange point of Sun on January 6, 2024.
The High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) onboard Aditya-L1, developed by ISRO's Space Astronomy Group in Bengaluru, recorded reliable data consistent with NOAA's GOES during its initial observation phase.
The AI system developed by the Indian Institute of Science demonstrated promising results in the early-stage detection of lung cancer, suggesting potential improvements in diagnosis and treatment outcomes. IIT Jodhpur's AI platform provided a means to predict diabetes-related complications, paving the way for personalized preventive care strategies.
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) predicts substantial growth in the AI in Healthcare Market, projecting an increase from $14.6 billion in 2023 to $102.7 billion by 2028. This growth is expected to make a significant contribution to India's GDP.
India solidified its commitment to international collaboration in space exploration by signing the Artemis Accords, a global effort establishing principles for cooperation in space exploration among nations. The accords facilitated collaboration between NASA and ISRO, including plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station.
India's National Renewable Energy Laboratory made strides in solar cell technology, particularly with the use of perovskite materials, potentially advancing affordable and widespread solar energy production. Progress was achieved in the development of lithium-ion battery technologies with longer lifespans and faster charging times, crucial for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.
Reflecting on the accomplishments of the year, India's scientific community not only achieved impressive milestones but also laid a solid foundation for future innovations in 2024, particularly in the fields of space exploration, AI in healthcare, and renewable energy technologies.