Nuclear power in India

Nuclear power in India refers to the generation of electricity through nuclear energy, which is derived from nuclear fission reactions in nuclear reactors. India has been utilizing nuclear energy for several decades as part of its strategy to diversify its energy sources and enhance energy security.

Nuclear power stations in India are facilities that generate electricity through nuclear fission reactions. India’s nuclear power program is part of its broader strategy to diversify its energy sources and ensure energy security. The country's approach to nuclear energy includes the development of indigenous technology and collaboration with other nations for nuclear fuel and technology.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam) was an Indian aerospace scientist and politician who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, he played a pivotal role in India's space and missile development programs, earning the title "Missile Man of India.

The Atomic Energy Commission of India (AEC) is a governmental body responsible for the development and regulation of atomic energy in India. Established in 1948, the AEC is the apex policy-making body in the field of atomic energy in the country. It operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India.

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is a regulatory authority in India tasked with ensuring the safety and security of nuclear and radiation facilities in the country. Established in 1983 under the Atomic Energy Act of 1962, AERB operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) of the Government of India.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is a department of the Government of India responsible for the country's nuclear energy program. Established in 1954, the DAE is tasked with developing nuclear technology and its applications for energy production, medical purposes, industrial applications, and research.

FBR-600 is a type of advanced nuclear reactor design developed by the Chinese government, specifically as part of their efforts to create a fast breeder reactor. "FBR" stands for Fast Breeder Reactor, which is a type of nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it consumes by using fast neutrons for fission. The "600" in FBR-600 refers to its planned electric output of approximately 600 megawatts.

The Heavy Water Board (HWB) is an organization in India that is involved primarily in the production of heavy water (deuterium oxide, D₂O), which is a key component in certain types of nuclear reactors, particularly pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs). HWB operates under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) of the Indian government.

IPHWR stands for Indian Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor. It is a type of nuclear reactor that utilizes heavy water (deuterium oxide, D2O) as both a neutron moderator and coolant. The IPHWR is designed to use natural uranium as fuel, which means it does not require the enrichment process that many other types of reactors do.

The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is a type of nuclear reactor designed to generate more fissile material than it consumes. This is accomplished through a process called "breeding," where the reactor converts non-fissile materials (such as uranium-238) into fissile materials (like plutonium-239) while producing energy. ### Key Features of PFBR 1.

The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010 is an Indian legislation that was enacted to establish a legal framework for compensating victims of nuclear accidents. The Act was enacted following India's commitment to international conventions regarding nuclear safety and liability, particularly in the wake of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and more recent concerns about nuclear safety.