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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
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India's Department of Atomic Energy has affirmed robust systems in managing nuclear waste. Utilizing a "nearly closed fuel cycle," the country minimizes waste by reprocessing spent fuel to extract reusable materials. Low and intermediate-level waste is treated and stored at the site, while high-level waste undergoes
Nuclear Waste Management
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines its strategy for managing nuclear waste generated from the planned expansion to 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. The management practices adhere to the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 and international guidelines, ensuring safe disposal and monitoring of radioactive waste. A roadmap for