Nuclear Power in India: Myth vs. Reality in a Clean Energy Transition to Materials Research

Industrial Seminar on 16th January 2026

Expert details

Professor Pratap K. Sahoo

School of Physical Sciences

Ion Beams and Nanomaterials Laboratory,

National Institute of Science Education and Research

(NISER) Bhubaneswar, Jatni -752050, Khurda, Odisha,

INDIA

Name of the Topic

Nuclear Power in India: Myth vs. Reality in a Clean Energy

Transition to Materials Research

Objective

Venue

SDI-Auditorium

Date & Time

16/01/2026 & 10.30 am

Objective

Assess Perceptions vs Facts About Nuclear Power

• To identify common myths and misconceptions surrounding

            nuclear power in India (e.g., safety concerns, cost, waste) and

            juxtapose them with evidence-based realities.

• To clarify misunderstandings about nuclear energy’s role,

            benefits, limitations, and risks in India’s energy context.

            (This reflects the “myth vs reality” framing such papers use.)

Examine Nuclear Power’s Role in India’s Clean Energy Transition

• To evaluate how nuclear energy contributes to a low-carbon

            or clean energy transition, including its potential to replace or

            complement fossil fuels like coal.

• To analyze nuclear power’s capacity to provide baseload,

            reliable electricity that supports climate goals like net-zero

            emissions.(Similar to research showing nuclear is included in India’s

            decarbonization conversations due to its low emissions and

            baseload capability.)

Compare Nuclear with Other Clean Energy Sources

• To compare nuclear power to renewables (solar, wind, hydro)

            in terms of land use, energy density, reliability, intermittency,

            cost, and scalability.

• To evaluate whether nuclear should be a larger component of

            India’s energy mix in light of renewables’ growth.

            (Comparative studies often frame nuclear’s strengths and

            weaknesses relative to renewables.)

  Highlight Policy, Economic, and Technological Dimensions

• To analyze policy frameworks that affect nuclear development

            in India, including investment, safety regulation, and public

            acceptance.

• To explore technological aspects such as reactor types (PHWRs,

            breeder reactors, potential SMRs) and fuel cycles relevant to

            India’s long-term strategy.

            (Many India nuclear energy articles examine technological

            pathways and policies.)

  Inform Energy Strategy and Research Directions

• To provide recommendations for materials research, nuclear

            technology development, or strategic decisions that help integrate

            nuclear into India’s future energy roadmap.

• To suggest ways to address safety, waste management, and

            public perception challenges through research and outreach.

Targeted Audience

Students pursuing ITI, diploma, or degree programs, as well as

individuals from industry or institutional backgrounds.

Registration fee

The fee for students is set at INR 100, while the charge for

individuals from industrial or institutional backgrounds is INR 300.

 

 

 

 

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