Sensing the build-up of anti-nuclear power sentiment across the country, the Government of India (GoI) undertaking is on a mission to erase doubts and allay fears about Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs).
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) seems to be learning from its past mistakes. Sensing the build-up of anti-nuclear power sentiment across the country, the Government of India (GoI) undertaking is on a mission to erase doubts and allay fears about Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs).
Desperate to reach out to the masses, NPCIL in a special scientific meet on ‘Occupational Health Safety’ organised at World Trade Centre, stressed that more such meetings will be organised in the future to make people aware about the ‘profits’ of nuclear energy.
“People’s apprehensions (about nuclear power) have risen over a course of time. We are not against it and we are ready to answer each and every question posed to us about nuclear power. Every Indian is welcome to come to us with his/her query and I am sure we will be able to answer them. We have undertaken a massive outreach programme to tell people what nuclear power really is and to clear their doubts,” said N Nagaich, executive director, corporate planning and communications, NPCIL.
When asked whether this move comes too late, Nagaich said it is better not to dwell in the past. “It is always better late than never.”
NPCIL’s ambitious projects, such as the proposed 9,900MW Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP) and the nuclear plant in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu, are facing stiff opposition from the locals. The fear of side-effects from the possible radiation emanating from these plants is among the chief concerns of the villagers and the NPCIL, though after valuable time being lost, has decided to address this concern.
“The campaign will be carried out through advertisements, documentaries, lectures, and books at the very grassroots level. Outreach programs will be arranged in schools and colleges. All the information will be made available on the website,” said Nagaich.
SB Agarkar, director, human resources, NPCIL, also admitted the need to reach out to people more effectively through such programmes.
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