The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, has announced plans to deliver next-generation nuclear fuel to India this summer. Likhachev emphasized India’s significance as a key partner in the nuclear energy sector. Chairman of India’s Atomic Energy Commission, Ajit Kumar Mohanty, visited the Tomsk region in Siberia and toured a fourth-generation nuclear facility that boasts the highest safety standards. The visit included meetings between Mohanty and Likhachev in Seversk, where they discussed the construction of Russian-designed high-capacity nuclear power units in India, implementation of low-power generation projects, and collaboration in the nuclear fuel cycle and non-power applications of nuclear technologies. Mohanty’s delegation, which included Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar, also visited Tomsk State University, where Kumar delivered a lecture on India-Russia relations. The visit highlighted the potential for cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including high technology, education, and research.
Russia Prepares to Supply India with Next-Generation Nuclear Fuel
