Nuclear Energy: Clear and Clean Energy for Safe and Sustainable Development.

Ashok B. Darji

Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2014

Nuclear Energy: Clear and Clean Energy for Safe and Sustainable Development.

Ashok B. Darji

Abstract :

Till Second World War, for the need of energy man never looked for nuclear energy on the earth, but it was by product of scientiåc activity originated in curiosity and political circumstances during that time. Invention of åssion process and chain reaction lead to development to nuclear bomb. After the world war, people realized that the bombs are destructive and its use must be avoided, but the nuclear energy can be used for other useful purpose. This lead to peaceful use and sustainable development. India has the highest reserve of Thorium–232 in the world. Based on this consideration, Dr. Homi Bhabha conceived unique sequential three stage Indian Nuclear Program. This program multiplies the energy potential of the fuel available in India and also reduces the waste. India has achieved commercial maturity in stage one and two and working for the development of stage three.