Aditi Tandon
New Delhi, July 27
India may consider setting up a fusion reactor for generating clear energy in future, being part of the 35-nation International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
“It is expected that fusion energy will become a new source of clean energy in future. India is one of the partner countries in ITER project. India has contributed significantly in the international collaborative effort. Based on the experience gained and success of the ITER project, India may consider setting up a similar fusion reactor in future,” Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said.
He said efforts were being made to increase capacity addition of nuclear power by granting administrative approval of…
