Congratulations to the scientists at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) on their achievements with the Thorium Breeder Reactor. The presentation of the Paper on ATBR by the BARC scientists comes closely on the heels of the Indo-US Nuclear Agreement, which would further the use of uranium based reactors.
Given the advantages of the TBR for India with very little Uranium resources but plenty of Thorium, the Indian Government will be compelled to inject more money into the accelerated development of a commercial TBR. Such a positive step will be a reaffirmation of the nations confidence in its scientists and technologists, and also be a huge encouragement to them in their quest for refinements and newer products.
