Chintan Research Foundation Organises Policy Dialogue On Small Modular Reactors
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Why in news
Chintan Research Foundation and Finovista, in partnership with Manthan (Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser)
Background
The dialogue was held in New Delhi to discuss SMRs as a low-carbon clean energy source. Dr Debajit Palit of Chintan Research Foundation emphasized SMRs' utility in meeting the specific power demands of critical sectors like defence and data infrastructure.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TSMRs: Small Modular Reactors are identified as a low-carbon clean energy source for India.
- BodyManthan: An initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
- FactSMRs are proposed for use in two specific sectors: defence manufacturing and data centre operations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in achieving India's net-zero goals while supporting energy-intensive industrial and defence sectors.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Decarbonization synergy: Providing low-carbon baseload power for high-intensity manufacturing and data infrastructure
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on external energy grids for critical defence manufacturing hubs
Keywords: Energy Transition · Small Modular Reactors · Decarbonization · Baseload Power · Strategic Infrastructure
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