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Low-cost finance, leveraging private sector key to improve feasibility of n-projects: PK Mishra
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....ow-cost finance, leveraging private sector key to improve feasibility of n-projects: PK Mishra<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 25-7-2025<BR>PTI<BR>Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI) Timely completion, access to low-cost finance, and leveraging private sector capabilities are key to lowering tariffs and improving feasibility of nuclear projects, P K Mishra, principal secretary to the prime minister, said here on Friday. ....
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.... Addressing the 68th batch of scientific officers at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Training School, Mishra encouraged researchers to innovate in cost reduction strategies to make nuclear energy India's preferred power source. Citing the successful opening of the space sector, Mishra said similar initiatives are envisaged for atomic energy, which is essential for clean energy and national secu....
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....rity. He underscored the societal impact of nuclear energy and cited the use of radio isotopes for cancer care, and radiation technologies for wastewater treatment and agriculture storage. The government had sanctioned 50 multi-product food irradiation units for the MSME sector under the 2024-25 Union Budget, Mishra said. Irradiation facilities in 12 states were enhancing shelf-life and ensurin....
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....g compliance with international phytosanitary standards for food products such as fruits, spices, pulses, and herbs, he added. Mishra also urged the scientific community to commercialise spin-off technologies emerging from research labs. Nuclear energy presents a major opportunity for sustainable growth and clean power in response to climate challenges, he said. Mishra called for revisiting reg....
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....ulatory mechanisms and investing in further safety-related research, especially as private sector participation expands. He emphasised that public confidence in safety standards must be a top priority. Mishra also highlighted the key announcements from the Budget 2024-25 such as R and D support for Bharat Small Modular Reactors and advanced nuclear technologies and a targeted expansion to 100 GW....
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.... of nuclear capacity by 2047, with proposed amendments to relevant legislations enabling private sector participation. PTI SKU ARI<BR> News - Press release - PIB....