To clear doubts regarding nuclear energy and the role of nuclear energy in meeting rising electricity demand, an awareness programme was organised here at Barkatullah University on Monday. A special film on the subject was screened on the occasion.
The programme was held at the Microbiology Department of the University and Prof (Dr) Vinod Singh introduced the subject. He said that in view of rising demand for electricity in the country, measures to conserve energy and adoption of alternative means of energy were of great importance. At the same time, he said, the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation also needed to be stepped up.
The programme has been organised as part of the nationwide awareness programme on behalf of Nuclear Power Corporation of India ltd (NPCIl). In Madhya Pradesh, similar programmes have already been organised in Gwalior and Ujjain, and more are to be organised in other cities in coming months.
Associate Professor Nidhi Saxena and Assistant Professor Sunil Snehi were also present on the occasion and put forth their views on the subject of energy scenario. The programme coordinator Sandeep Pal informed the participants about the nationwide programme and answered questions related to the programme. Among the students, Pratiksha Sharma, Nikita Singh, Sanjiv Awasthi, Srishti Dubey and Vinita Parte played an important role in smooth conduct of the programme, while Rashmi, Neha, Divya, Deeksha, Mohammad Sajid and Harish Chandra also participated actively.
After the programme, copies of the special NPCIl publications of the Budhiya series were distributed and a three-part animated film on the same subject was also screened.