Indian president stresses on thorium based nuclear reactors
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, Feb 3, IRNA
India-Nuclear Reactors
Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam has emphasized the development of thorium based nuclear reactors for self-dependence in energy sector.
He said the country should also work for development of Hydrogen Energy which is totally pollution free.
Delivering the 77th Convocation of Osmania University in Hyderabad, the president called for research to evolve a drought resistant Jatropha variety besides improving the Productivity of Jatropha seed, an All India Radio (AIR) report said here.
He asked the scientists of Osmania University to collaborate with the Combustion Experts to produce engines that can run with 100 percent Bio Diesel or Ethanol produced from Jatropha or sugarcane.
Dr. Kalam asked the Universities and Educational systems to take steps for creating global cadres of skilled youth with special skills and Higher Education both to power the manufacturing and services sector of the country.
Later the president visited Kurnool Medical College where he called upon the medical students to render service in the Primary Health centers to extend medical aid to the Rural Poor and suggested that the compulsory service should be made part of the medical curriculum.
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