New Delhi, April 28 -- Former BARC Director and eminent nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has characterized the recent developments in India's nuclear sector as a historic milestone essential for achieving the vision of a developed nation. Speaking to ANI, Kakodkar argued that while renewable sources like solar and wind are vital, their variable nature necessitates a robust base load generation. He noted that nuclear power is the only clean source capable of providing this stability to the grid.

Kakodkar emphasized that the quality of life of the average Indian should be comparable to or better than the quality of life in advanced or developed countries. To achieve a quality of life comparable to advanced nations, Kakodkar stated that Indi...