Published: 1 March 2026CamecoInternational
India-Canada Sign $1.9 Billion Uranium Supply Deal During PM Carney's Visit
Canadian firm Cameco Corp. signed a C$2.6 billion ($1.9 billion) uranium supply deal with India on March 2, 2026, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to New Delhi. Cameco will supply 22 million pounds of uranium to Indian nuclear reactors from 2027 through 2035.
PM Modi and PM Carney also launched negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), targeting $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 (up from $9 billion in 2024-25). The visit marked the restoration of diplomatic ties after the 2023 crisis linked to the killing of Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The two nations also agreed to cooperate on LNG, critical minerals, solar and hydrogen energy.
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Q: Assess the strategic and economic significance of the $1.9 billion India-Canada uranium deal signed during PM Carney's March 2026 visit.
Answer (50 words):
On March 2, 2026, Cameco signed a C$2.6 billion ($1.9 billion) deal to supply 22 million pounds of uranium to Indian reactors from 2027-2035. PMs Modi and Carney launched CEPA negotiations targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 (from $9 billion in 2024-25), restoring ties after the 2023 Nijjar crisis.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gitchak nakana, the new blind fish species discovered in Assam in 2026?
**Gitchak nakana** is a new blind groundwater fish species discovered in **Assam's Goalpara district**, marking the **first groundwater-dwelling fish from Northeast India**. The tiny translucent red fish is about **2 cm** long, completely blind, lacks pigmentation, and has no skull roof.
Where was the blind groundwater fish Gitchak nakana discovered and why is it significant?
Discovered in **Goalpara district, Assam**, and published in a peer-reviewed journal in **early March 2026**, **Gitchak nakana** is significant as the **first groundwater fish recorded from Northeast India**, revealing unexplored aquifer biodiversity.
What subterranean adaptations does the Gitchak nakana fish from Assam's Goalpara district display?
**Gitchak nakana** exhibits **complete blindness, lack of pigmentation, and absence of a skull roof** — classic subterranean adaptations. It measures about **2 cm** and is translucent red, adapted for underground aquifer environments.
Why is the Gitchak nakana fish from Assam considered environmentally sensitive?
**Gitchak nakana**'s isolation in underground water makes it highly sensitive to **groundwater pollution and overextraction**, highlighting the urgent need for **aquifer conservation** in Northeast India's Goalpara district.
In which journal was the discovery of Gitchak nakana fish published and when?
The discovery of **Gitchak nakana** was published in a **peer-reviewed journal in early March 2026**. It was found in **Goalpara district, Assam** and is the first groundwater fish recorded from Northeast India.
