Former Atomic Energy Commission chief backs early adoption of thorium fuel
- Dr. Anil Kakodkar, former chairman of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, advocates early adoption of thorium fuel.
- Speaking at the 6th International Climate Summit, Kakodkar cited a potential global uranium supply deficit as a key reason.
- India aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047, with heavy water reactors potentially using thorium blends.
- Kakodkar said thorium could increase India’s energy potential by 70–100 times, transforming the country’s long-term energy landscape.
Source: news18.com
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