Anil Kakodkar Advocates Thorium for India's Long-Term Energy Security

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman Anil Kakodkar highlights India's reliance on imported uranium and fossil fuels, emphasizing the country's vast thorium reserves as a key to long-term energy independence. He advocates for advancing thorium-based nuclear energy and fuel recycling technologies to reduce external dependence and enhance energy security. Kakodkar also supports the proposed SHANTI Act 2025, which aims to involve private and academic sectors in nuclear energy development, addressing challenges in operationalizing thorium fuel cycles.