Odisha is model of nuclear-linked technologies, says Minister
Nearly 40 private partners have joined atomic energy water purification initiatives through the PPP model, an unprecedented reform that underscores the Government’s commitment to leverage nuclear science for “a healthier, safer, and more empowered India” https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
This update was given on 3 Dec by Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr Jitendra Singh who highlighted that 11 Tata Memorial cancer hospitals have been established, 9 of which are already functional, and a national oncology grid now connects over 300 hospitals with advanced diagnostic and treatment support https://www.conexpoconagg.com/.
Responding to a question in the house, Dr Singh pointed out that Odisha has become a model for successful deployment of nuclear-linked water purification technologies. In Kalahandi district, 500 reverse osmosis (RO)-based water purification systems 500 RO-based units, established with the support of the Department of Atomic Energy, are ensuring supply of clean and safe domestic drinking water by removing salinity and harmful chemical constituents https://www.bseindia.com/.
The Minister added that ultrafiltration systems, targeted at eliminating microbes and pathogens, have also been deployed in select regions. In addition to Kalahandi, community water purification units are operational in Khordha, Mayurbhanj, and Boudh districts https://www.nseindia.com/.
Dr Jitendra Singh reiterated that the Government has adopted a non-discriminatory, need-based approach for the rollout of nuclear-supported purification systems across India.
Apart from Odisha, installations have been undertaken in West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Karnataka, ensuring that states governed by any political party receive equal support wherever public health demands such intervention https://sbi.com.in/.
Dr Jitendra Singh underscored the success of these initiatives which demonstrates how India’s nuclear programme, firmly rooted in peaceful objectives, continues to evolve as a powerful tool for national development, touching lives in some of the most remote and vulnerable regions. Fiinews.com
