The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh has said that India has a large population of young persons who should take inspiration from the centres of excellence, like BARC and take the legacy of great scientists like, Dr. Homi Bhabha, forward. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of his visit to BARC, in Mumbai today, the Minister said that, India commands a high place in the world scientific arena, especially in the areas of Atomic Energy and Space Technology.
Talking about MARS mission, he said, the success in the very first attempt of this mission, was the most striking example of India’s capability and of the Make in India Campaign. The Minister also said despite constraints the way our scientists have toiled in the last 50 years to take the research in Atomic Energy forward is very commendable. He also said we have been in the fore front of showing the world the peaceful use of Atomic Energy. He also said the fast breeder reactor research was moving satisfactorily, especially as we are developing this technology indigenously.
Talking about the Jaitapur project, he said the project was progressing satisfactorily and discussions were being held with the villagers and though issues of safety, land and logistics have cropped up, these are teething problems and they will be overcome. He said there is a need for a public awareness campaign to educate villagers to show them that there are no adverse effects of such plants. The Minister also said that there is a need for public awareness and a need to have conducted tours for youngserts and civil society representatives to centres like BARC.