𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐌𝐒𝐕-2035: 𝐀 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 1: 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒&𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The April 2026 edition of Vigyan Dhara Magazine focuses on the highlights of the detailed reports of Mega Science Vision-2035 in Nuclear Physics and Accelerator S&T Applications. This issue explores the concept of mega science and the importance of nuclear science and accelerators in advancing scientific knowledge and promoting national development and prosperity. This edition includes: ➡️Foreword by PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, highlighting the need for mega science initiatives and the efforts that underlie the national mega science enterprise. ➡️Mega Science and MSV-2035- An introduction by Dr Praveer Asthana which provides a comprehensive overview of mega science and the MSV-2035 Exercise in NP and Accelerator S&T with a focus on its importance. ➡️Mega Science Vision-2035: Nuclear Physics by Dr Amol Dighe and Dr Bedangadas Mohanty gives an overview of the MSV-2035-NP report, including it's salient recommendations. ➡️Mega Science Vision-2035: Accelerator Science & Technology and Applications by Dr Vinit Kumar covers the MSV-2035-ASTA report and its major recommendations. ➡️ Nuclear Science and Accelerator in the Service of the Nation: An article by Dr Amit Roy gives a detailed overview of India's journey in nuclear physics, accelerators and reactors, and their societal applications. This is followed by quotes from Shri Vivek Bhasin, Prof. Jayaram N. Chengalur, Dr Viraj P. Bhanage, Prof. Avinash C Pandey, and Dr Smt. Vaishali Naik. ➡️Mega Science Projects- The National Dimension having featured interviews of Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy and Dr Anil Kakodkar and perspectives of Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty and Prof. Abhay Karandikar. This section covers the evolution of mega science program in the country, tracing India's evolution from a contributor to being a global partner. Featured Interview with Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy: https://lnkd.in/gpKdczHa Featured Interview with Dr Anil Kakodkar: https://lnkd.in/gWxdaT8D Read the #VigyanDhara Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/gHGxMCNi Dr (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India | परमाणु ऊर्जा विभाग | India-DST | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research | Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT) | Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC) | National Institute of Science Education and Research | Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) | B. Chagun Basha | Shakun Shan | Suryanjay Singh | Dr. Sabita Yadav #MSV2035 #MegaScience #MegaScienceVision