Engineering Nuclear engineering in India and its future

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Pursuing a career in nuclear physics can be highly beneficial, especially in the context of India's growing nuclear energy sector, which currently has 17 operational reactors and several under construction. The recent agreement between the US and India to share nuclear technology further enhances opportunities in this field. India's focus on low-capacity PHWRs and research into the thorium cycle indicates a unique approach to nuclear energy that may lead to innovative developments. Additionally, the launch of India's first nuclear submarine highlights the strategic importance of nuclear technology in national defense. Overall, the field offers promising prospects for employment and research advancements.
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Hi every body.. I just want to know how beneficial it would be if one pursues the nuclear physics stream etc.,

thank you
 
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India has 17 operational nuclear reactors and 6 under construction.
http://www.iaea.org/cgi-bin/db.page.pl/pris.powrea.htm?country=IN&sort=&sortlong=Alphabetic

The US has just signed an agreement that will allow US companies to provide nuclear technology to India.

Most of India's NPPs are low capacity PHWRs. HWRs are beneficial since they do not require enrichment. India has also conducted a lot of research into the 'thorium cycle'.

Nuclear Power in India - http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf53.html
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf62.html

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre ( BARC )
http://www.barc.ernet.in/
 
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For better or worse, India just launched its first nuclear submarine:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8169360.stm

An arms race with China might give the military industrial complexes of your respective countries the shot in the arm to give you that 'benefit' (i.e. employment) that you're looking for.

(Yes, I'm joking, but only half-so)
 

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