Department Of Atomic Energy

India and Canada discuss various aspects of uranium and nuclear energy collaboration

Brian Parrott from the Canadian High Commission and Cameco President James A. Dovchuk — met Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh.

CSIR plans to ramp up supply of radiation shielding window glass for India's nuclear reactors

CSIR-CGCRI's Director K. Muraleedharan said the lab has developed two products for the nuclear energy sector in India.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant construction begins, expected to finish in 73 months

The NPCIL on Thursday put the 'first pour of concrete' for unit three of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), marking the commencement of construction work with a deadline.

Modi-Trump meet: India-US civil nuclear deal may figure in talks, but NPCIL reactor pact unlikely

The India-US civil nuclear deal is expected to figure during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump on Monday, but a pact between the NPCIL and Westinghouse to build six power reactors in Andhra Pradesh is unlikely to be signed.

Narendra Modi's US visit: India's nuclear plant agreement with Westinghouse unlikely before trip

An agreement between the NPCIL and Westinghouse to build six atomic reactors in Andhra Pradesh will unlikely be signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States next week.

Cabinet gives nod to setting up of 10 new nuclear reactors for power generation

Seeking to give a fresh impetus to India's domestic nuclear power production, the Union cabinet cleared a proposal to indigenously build 10 atomic reactors, the largest ever approval granted for such facilities in one go.

India to host international nuclear security meet next week

New Delhi: Noting that possible use of weapons of mass destruction and related material by terrorists is no longer a theoretical concern, India will host a key meet on nuclear security here next week which will be attended by delegated from over 100 countries.

First batch of nuclear fuel pellets from Russia to arrive in India in July-end

The first batch of nuclear fuel pellets — over 60 tonnes — to be supplied to India by Russia is expected to be delivered by the end of July, the Russian suppliers have said.

NSG membership push by India "unnecessary, ill-advised and unwarranted": Srinivasan

Noted scientist and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) member M R Srinivasan said on Saturday that the Centre's push to gain Nuclear Suppliers Group membership was "unnecessary, unwarranted and ill-advised", a day after India failed in its bid to clinch membership of the 48-member club.

The problems with India's atomic energy expansion: A critique by a nuclear energy evangelist

With India hoping to follow China in its rapid and mammoth nuclear power expansion, it merits consideration whether such an expensive yet foundational project is feasible