Academia's Pivotal Role in Nuclear Research: A Vision for Energy Security

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar highlighted academia's critical role in research and development during a conclave at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. He praised ICT's commitment to advancing nuclear energy technologies essential for India's sustainability and energy security.

Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, lauded academia's essential role in global progress, particularly through research and development, during a conclave in Mumbai.

Held at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), the 'Industry-Academia Partnership for Nuclear Science and Technology Development' event emphasized ICT's leadership in nuclear energy advancement.

Kakodkar underscored the importance of the academic community's independent thinking in guiding government policies, while ICT launched its Centre for Energy Science and Technology to foster innovations like Small Modular Reactors and Hydrogen Generation.

(With inputs from agencies.)