Academia's Pivotal Role in Nuclear Research: A Vision for 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.)