26/08/2026
Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy & Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, delivered India’s National Statement at the Ministerial launch of the IAEA’s initiative in Washington, D.C.
The statement highlighted India’s perspectives on the emerging role of nuclear technologies and the potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) for offshore energy and civilian maritime applications. The statement emphasised the importance of international cooperation in this evolving field and reaffirmed India's commitment to contribute its expertise and experience to the ATLAS initiative of the IAEA.
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