The development of any country depends largely on its energy independence. Energy is conceived to be an engine to drive economic development and lead the countries to prosperity. Growing populations and expanding industries need more and more of it. But growth cannot be at the cost of polluting the air or heating the planet.

Nuclear power is one option. It currently produces about 11 per cent of the world’s electricity, which clean and green.

Senior experts from nuclear newcomers and operating nuclear power countries agreed that government guidance and support, stakeholder involvement, financing and safety are key issues in implementing a sustainable nuclear programme, at last week's annual technical meeting on topical issues in development of nuclear power infrastructure.

Monday, October 30, 2017