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BARC DEVELOPS DEVICE HELPFUL IN COMBATING NUCLEAR TERRORISM
New Delhi - December 5, 2001

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed a device that can dedect even special nuclear materials and give alarm. The device can play a vital role in the detection of unauthorised movement and transportation of special nuclear materials and items. Since the device not only detects but also raises alarm it thus forms an important element in combating nuclear terrorism.

In the meantime the BARC has also begun developing a technology demonstration project for the utilisation of thorium in electricity generation. An advanced heavy water reactor with a capacity of 235 MW is being developed for this. The construction of the reactor is expected to begin during the 10th Plan.

Utilisation of thorium reserves for electricity generation is a long-term perspective of the Department of Atomic Energy. India has vast reserves of thorium from which nuclear power can be generated once the technology is successfully developed. The department proposes to achieve a total nuclear power capacity of nearly 10000 MW by the end of the 11th Plan and work on these would begin during the 10th Five Year Plan period.

Press Release by: PIB - VKS/DT
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