Chairman of NPCIL said in Indore – Target to produce 2200 MW electricity from nuclear energy by 2031-32

Naiduniya Representative, Indore. The four-day 32nd National Laser Seminar was inaugurated by the Nuclear Science Research Board of the Department of Atomic Energy on Monday at Raja Ramanna Center for Advanced Technology (RRCAT). Chief guest Bhuvanchand Pathak, Chairman and Managing Director of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has discussed increasing power generation from nuclear energy. He said that NPCIL is continuously working towards making the country self-reliant in generating electricity from nuclear energy. The coming times are very important for nuclear energy.

Pathak said, efforts are being made to produce 2200 MW electricity from nuclear power plants by 2031-32. At present 700 MW electricity is being generated from 23 nuclear power reactors (plants). These days, the work of 19 new plants has reached various stages. These plants will be commissioned by 2026-27. In this regard, NPCIL is busy working on a plan to start more than one plant every year.

Guest releasing the magazine in the seminar. – the new World

700 MW electricity produced from 15 plants

Pathak said, 15 out of 19 plants will generate 700 MW power, while the remaining four plants have the capacity to generate 1000 MW power each. However, at present, electricity is being generated from different sources to meet the supply across the country, out of which two percent electricity is being supplied from nuclear power plants. However, NPCIL is generating three percent power. This is 46-47 billion units of electricity from 23 plants.

Misconceptions among people regarding spent fuel

He said that there are various misconceptions regarding spent fuel coming out of nuclear power plants. People think that it pollutes the environment, but it is not so. Instant fuel is stored in each plant. These are reused through other plants. This is the reason why the energy produced through this method is considered clean and green energy. He said that before setting up the plant, attention is paid to the greenery there. Because of this, there is very little side effect on the environment.

Will plant if we get land

He said that Chutka Nuclear Power Plant is being established in Madhya Pradesh, which is spread over 1200 acres. Similarly, if the state government provides land to NPCIL, then it will definitely be considered for setting up a new plant, because electricity is generated in the country from coal, diesel and water. Alternatives to these sources are being explored in nuclear energy. He discussed about various nuclear projects across the country including NPCIL’s Rajasthan Atomic Power Station-7 (RAPS-7), Madras Atomic Power Station-1 (MAPS-1).

Discussion took place on many topics

In the 32nd National Laser Seminar (NLS-32), Prof. of IIT Kanpur. Debabrata Goswami was the keynote speaker, Dr. Shobhan K Majumdar, President of ILA, Dr. Shankar V. Nakhe, Director of RRCAT were present. Speakers discussed Physics and Technology of Laser Beams, Laser Materials, Opto-Electronic Devices and Components Non-Linear, Quantum and Atom Optics, Laser Plasma Interaction, Ultra Fast Laser and its Applications, Nuclear Science and Technology, Laser Materials Science, Chemistry, Biology and Discussed topics like Laser Industry in Medical and Laser in Defense and Laser in Fiber Based Instrumentation.

Need to increase research in laser technology

Dr. Shankar V Nakhe, Director, RRCAT said that during the 70 glorious years of Department of Atomic Energy and 40 years of RRCAT, many remarkable developments have been made in the wide areas of laser and photonics. In this direction, RRCAT is engaged in cooperating with various organizations. Through this, facilities can be provided for humans. He said that there is a need to increase research work in laser technology. For this, guidance from experts will be taken.

300 research papers will be presented in the seminar

Dr. CP Pal of the institute said that the objective of the symposium is to provide a platform for researchers in the field of laser physics and technology as well as their applications, so that they can do research in new directions in coordination with each other. The book of NLS-32 was released and Laser Technology Industrial Exhibition was also inaugurated. In the seminar, 20 experts will discuss topics related to laser technology. Around 300 research papers will be presented. Around 50 students have also participated.