Jakarta, March 11 -- The National Research and Innovation Agency projected that Indonesia needs approximately 200 new nuclear researchers to support national nuclear energy development.

This includes the first nuclear power plant targeted to begin operations in 2032.

BRIN's Deputy for Science and Technology Human Resources, Edy Giri Rachman Putra, noted in a statement on Wednesday, that this requirement arises alongside the growing need for talent to strengthen the nuclear energy ecosystem.

He emphasized that human resources development is a key factor for preparing Indonesia's entrance into the era of nuclear energy, especially for supporting research, technological development, and operations of plants.

"The challenge is that it is ...