atomic energy
India explores small nuclear reactors for a clean energy shift
Power
December 6, 2023
India explores small nuclear reactors for a clean energy shift
In a significant stride towards a cleaner and sustainable energy future, the Indian government has revealed its commitment to exploring…
9% of India’s electricity to come from nuclear sources by 2047: Jitendra Singh
Power
April 10, 2023
9% of India’s electricity to come from nuclear sources by 2047: Jitendra Singh
India will get 9% of its electricity from nuclear sources by 2047, the centenary year of the country’s independence, Union…
India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals
Mining
December 14, 2022
India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that India is not reliant on China…
4 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to be completed by 2027
Power
December 8, 2022
4 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant to be completed by 2027
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, at present, Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units…
Government proposes to set up more nuclear power plants
Power
December 7, 2022
Government proposes to set up more nuclear power plants
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Government proposes to set up more nuclear…
PFBR set to add 500 MW of electrical power by 2022
Power
September 22, 2020
PFBR set to add 500 MW of electrical power by 2022
MoS for Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor being constructed by Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam…
700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar attains criticality
Power
July 24, 2020
700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar attains criticality
Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant, Unit-3 (KAPP-3), India’s first 700 MWe (megawatt electric) Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) with innovative features…
Electricity generation through atomic energy
Power
July 4, 2019
Electricity generation through atomic energy
The share of atomic energy in the overall electricity generation in the country was about 2.93% in the year 2017-18.…
Ten Indigenous Nuclear Power Reactors to be built in 4 states
Power
July 19, 2018
Ten Indigenous Nuclear Power Reactors to be built in 4 states
Reactors of indigenous technology are being set up by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a wholly owned PSU…
Radiation technology to prevention food loss
Sustainability
March 8, 2018
Radiation technology to prevention food loss
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) & Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in particular is engaged in extensive research on use…
