Mumbai, 21 March 2025

 

The Hall of Nuclear Power at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, is set to be inaugurated on 24^th March 2025 at Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai. Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, Chairman & Managing Director of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will be inaugurating the hall.  

The Hall of Nuclear Power, originally inaugurated in 2011, has been revamped to showcase cutting-edge advancements in nuclear technology. The 700 sq. m. gallery features 70 interactive exhibits that provide an immersive experience through AR-VR technologies, dioramas, videos, and virtual walkthroughs. Visitors can explore topics such as nuclear fission, reactor operations, radiation safety, nuclear waste management, and the role of nuclear energy in achieving net-zero emissions.

Beyond power generation, the gallery highlights nuclear applications in medicine, agriculture, and industry. A virtual tour of a nuclear power plant allows visitors to experience the inner workings of a reactor, enhancing public confidence in nuclear technology.

B.V.S. Sekhar, Executive Director (Corporate Planning & Corporate Communication), NPCIL, Umed Yadav, Additional Chief Engineer (Corporate Planning & Corporate Communication), NPCIL, and Umesh Kumar Rustagi, Director, Nehru Science Centre (NCSM) will also be present during the event.

As India's energy demands continue to rise, nuclear energy remains a stable, long-term, and environmentally friendly solution. The three-stage nuclear program envisioned by Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha in 1959 laid the foundation for India's energy self-sufficiency. However, public concerns about nuclear safety persist. The revamped gallery aims to bridge the knowledge gap by providing transparent, fact-based insights into India’s nuclear energy advancements and safety measures.

 

About NPCIL

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. Responsible for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of India’s nuclear power plants, NPCIL is committed to safety, environmental preservation, and public awareness about nuclear energy.

About Nehru Science Centre

A unit of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai is one of Asia’s largest science centers. With over 700,000 annual visitors, including 200,000 students, the centre promotes science education through interactive exhibits and outreach programs.

About NCSM

The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is India’s premier institution for science communication, operating a network of 26 science centres and 48 mobile science exhibition units. Dedicated to fostering a scientific temper across urban and rural India, NCSM has also developed science museums in partnership with state governments and institutions.

 

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