India's Comprehensive Strategy for Nuclear Waste Management
The Department of Atomic Energy of India has released a detailed strategy for managing nuclear waste amid plans to expand nuclear power output to 100 GW by 2047. This involves continuing the practice of processing and reusing nuclear fuel, using technologies such as vitrification and partitioning to reduce waste. The strategy, aligned with International Atomic Energy Agency standards, emphasizes the potential of small modular reactors and aims to reduce waste while ensuring public and environmental safety.
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