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Nuclear energy push needs to be accompanied by human capital surge

May 26, 2025 2:46 pm

To increase the nuclear energy capacity tenfold by 2047, India will need not just reactors but a huge pipeline of skilled professionals: Construction workers, nuclear engineers, inspectors, regulators, and researchers

‘Must explore fuel cycle options instead of reactor options to step up nuclear capacity, bring thorium into the mix early': Anil Kakodkar

March 30, 2025 5:32 am

As an improvisation, by using thorium irradiated along with HALEU in the PHWRs at scale, the spent fuel produced can then be recycled to set up additional power generation capacity

Atomic material smuggling racket busted, Rajasthan ATS arrests 6

March 21, 2016 5:04 pm

The inputs were verified by the intelligence agency and passed on to Rajasthan Police’s ATS, which gathered further information and arrested six persons in end-January, resulting in the recovery of the atomic mineral.

‘Good creative thought going on in nuclear liability bill ... we’re trying to pick up pace’

March 13, 2014 2:50 am

Dr Ernest Moniz, US Energy Secretary, wrapped up his three-day visit to India meeting with top Department of Atomic Energy officials in Mumbai.

India's n-trade dilemma: US power rate twice that of Russia

September 19, 2013 3:07 am

The exchange value is pegged at Rs 67 to a dollar as of now for the purpose of this agreement.

Kudankulam: Govt nod for 2 new n-power units

April 08, 2013 3:01 am

The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the decks for building two more nuclear power units

India to ask IAEA for review of nuclear regulatory process

September 20, 2012 12:42 am

As questions continue to be raised about the independence and effectiveness of the regulatory structure for atomic energy

Over 100% hike for DAE plan outlay

September 15, 2012 9:39 pm

Unfazed by public protests against Kudankulam nuclear power plant,the Centre has more than doubled the expenditure for the Department of Atomic Energy in the 12th Plan which would see commissioning of seven atomic plants and launch of 16 new atomic power plants

Atomic Energy chief seeks medias help for awareness about nuclear plants

August 28, 2012 4:47 am

Amid opposition and apprehension about the safety of people and environment vis-à-vis production of nuclear energy,Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chairman Dr Ratan Kumar Sinha here on Monday said there was a need to use every possible method available,including the media,to change the public perception and increase awareness about its benefits.

Atomic energy dept makes new provisions for awareness drive

March 09, 2012 2:49 am

Even as anti-nuclear activists have decided to step up their agitation during the first anniversary of the Fukushima disaster,the Indian nuclear establishment too has drawn up plans to garner public support.