‘NPCIL will give priority to safety in nuclear plants’

Department of Atomic Energy and its affiliated organisation Beach Sand and Offshore Investigation (BSOI) have decided to conduct awareness camps in all the schools and colleges to explain about the importance of nuclear technology and nuclear power for the development of the nation.

The programme assumed significance as the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Private Limited (NPCIL) is going to establish 10,000 MW- capacity power projects in a phased manner near Kovvada of Ranasthalam mandal, Srikakulam district.

As part of its campaign, the department conducted awareness camp recently in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University for students of various colleges and students.

BSOI Visakhapatnam’s wing head V. Anil Kumar, National Mineral Development Corporation former Deputy Director General B.L. Narasayya, NPCIL Additional Chief Engineer P.B. Setti, Senior Engineer P.R. Devara and others formed a group to continue the awareness programmes in association with the faculty members of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University.

University Vice-Chancellor H. Lajipathi Rai said that nuclear power was playing a key role in meeting the electricity needs of the country. “Nuclear technology is widely used in medical and health care sector. We are extending support to awareness programmes of various government departments,” he added.

Mr. Anil Kumar said that the response was good from students when they conducted the exhibition in Ambedkar University to explain about the importance of atomic minerals. Mr. Devara said the NPCIL would always give utmost priority to safety and its track record in the existing plants in various parts of the country. Mr Setti said that scientific outlook and correct information about the nuclear power would help people to understand the government’s initiatives.