Year
2014
Abstract
India's three-stage nuclear power programme was proposed and structured by Dr. Homi Bhabha in the 1950s to secure the self reliance in the Energy Sector. Nuclear Energy sector in India is still in a growing a phase. In spite of various technological advancements in Nuclear Energy Sector, Indian government and other non-government nuclear agencies have faced a lot of resistance in winning the confidence of general public due to the lack of awareness and education among general public about Nuclear Energy. India is an energy deficit country and Nuclear Power is a reliable source to meet the energy requirement of the country. Commercial nuclear power production in the private sector is an emerging field in India. But there is a lot negative sentiment for the nuclear industry. Safety and Security issues related to Nuclear Power are the major concerns among general public. Public-Private partnership is the key to reduce this negative sentiment about Nuclear Power. This paper proposes a roadmap to spread awareness among the youth about Indian Nuclear Power Sector, traditional technologies and the future ahead. This would aim at bringing the attention of the students and general public about the most sensitive need of the hour i.e. Energy deficit and nuclear energy as solution to this problem. The paper is divided in to four phases i.e. Let the apple fall, Nirastra Bhava, Intra School Parliament, One for all and all for one. These phases will provide a common platform to general public, students, industry experts, anti-nuclear lobby, scientists and researchers to debate on the major issues which are closely related to safety and security issues related to Nuclear Power Generation. This proposed scheme will help in developing the interest of students towards the nuclear energy. It will Bridge the gap between General public and Nuclear Industry Experts. This would give the clearest understanding of policy making by giving utmost respect to the opinions of all stake holders in democratic country like INDIA.