The Power of Promise: Examining the Feasibility of A Rapid Expansion of Nuclear Energy in India

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In his book, The Power of Promise, Dr. M.V. Ramana makes a historically nuanced and compelling argument as to why the nuclear energy program in India has failed in the past and why its future is dubious. Dr. Ramana will discuss this book in this joint South Asia Institute/Project on Managing the Atom Seminar.

Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2013 Time: 02:00pm - 03:30pm Location: Littauer Building - Fainsod Room, 324

The Power of Promise: Examining the Feasibility of A Rapid Expansion of Nuclear Energy in India

Nuclear power has been held out as possibly the most important source of energy for India. And the dream of a nuclear-powered India has been supported by huge financial budgets and high-level political commitment for over six decades. Nuclear power has also been presented as safe, environmentally benign and cheap.

In his book, The Power of Promise, Dr. M.V. Ramana makes a historically nuanced and compelling argument as to why the nuclear energy program in India has failed in the past and why its future is dubious. Dr. Ramana will discuss this book in this joint South Asia Initiative/Project on Managing the Atom Seminar.