"The future belongs to those who can foresee and harness the power of science and technology." - Dr. Homi Bhabha
Bhabha's vision remains a guiding force, inspiring the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to dream bigger and reach further in the quest for sustainable energy solutions.
"The future belongs to those who can foresee and harness the power of science and technology." - Dr. Homi Bhabha
Jan 24 is observed in remembrance of Dr. Homi Bhabha.
NPCIL open to private sector investment in nuclear energy.
Indian startups like Pranos are working towards commercial fusion.
59 years ago, India lost a towering figure in nuclear science and technology. Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha's untimely demise in a tragic airplane crash marked the end of an extraordinary life, but his legacy continues to shape India's nuclear energy ambitions.
Born in 1909 in Bombay, Bhabha's brilliance was evident early on. His academic journey took him to the University of Cambridge. It was here that he found his passion for nuclear physics, particularly cosmic rays, leading to groundbreaking research that positioned him among the world's leading scientists. He saw beyond the immediate horizon, imagining a self-reliant India powered by its own scientific prowess. He returned to India and established the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
During a time of global militarization, Bhabha, as President of the 1955 UN International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy in Geneva, strongly advocated for the peaceful application of nuclear energy. Bhabha's envisioned a 3-stage plan for India's nuclear energy program :
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
Advanced Thorium-Based Reactors
The Indian government라이브 바카라 recent steps to open up the nuclear energy sector to private participation mark a significant milestone in the country라이브 바카라 energy journey, allowing private entities to fund and host 220 MW Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs), operated by the . Bhabha envisioned a seamless collaboration between scientific excellence and industrial progress, believing that such partnerships are essential for India's self-reliance and leadership in nuclear energy.
Alongside his belief in fission, Bhabha predicted that nuclear fusion held the key to humanity's future. He saw fusion as an inexhaustible, non-radioactive source that could revolutionize the way we power the world. Today, his dream is being pursued by companies worldwide, including young Indian startups like , which are advancing fusion research through plasma physics, AI-driven simulations and innovative reactor designs.
Bhabha's vision remains a guiding force, inspiring the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to dream bigger and reach further in the quest for sustainable energy solutions. On this day of remembrance, we honor his enduring legacy and the profound impact he has had on India's scientific and energy landscape.