Enhancing Nuclear Project Viability: Key Insights from PM's Principal Secretary
P.K. Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, recently addressed the 68th batch of scientific officers at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. He stressed the need for timely completion of nuclear projects to reduce costs and improve their viability. Mishra encouraged researchers to innovate in cost-reduction strategies to make nuclear energy a preferred choice in India. He also pointed to the successful participation of the private sector in the space industry as a model for similar initiatives in the nuclear sector, which is vital for both clean energy and national security.
| Jul 26, 2025, 08:19 IST
Strategies for Reducing Nuclear Project Costs
On Friday, P.K. Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, emphasized the importance of timely completion of nuclear projects to lower costs and enhance their feasibility. Speaking at the 68th batch of scientific officers at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre training school, he urged researchers to innovate strategies aimed at cost reduction, positioning nuclear energy as India's preferred power source.
Mishra highlighted the successful involvement of the private sector in the space industry as a model, suggesting that similar initiatives are planned for the nuclear energy sector, which is crucial for clean energy and national security.