He was speaking at the conclave on ‘Industry-Academia Partnership for Nuclear Science and Technology Development’ at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai recently.
Kakodkar, who is the Chancellor of the Mumbai-based Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), said, “The academic community, in its pursuit of independent and original thought, plays a critical role in shaping the future of our nation and the world. It serves as a guiding light for governments as they chart long-term policies and goals.” “The backbone of any nation’s progress lies in its commitment to research and development, and I commend the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) for taking a leadership role in advancing R&D in nuclear energy, an area vital to India’s energy security and sustainable growth,” a release quoted him as saying.
The ICT has announced the launch of the Centre for Energy Science and Technology with focus on next-generation nuclear technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs), Hydrogen Generation, and Accelerator Technologies, the release said.
On the occasion, ICT Chancellor Prof J B Joshi said, “India’s energy security depends on our ability to innovate boldly and act decisively. ICT’s Centre for Energy Science and Technology will be a beacon of research, talent, and technology, aligned with the national vision for self-reliance and sustainability.” PTI SPK NP
