Grossi, who spoke to ET during his visit to India this week, stressed that countries with important nuclear programs are looking to participate in a group (NSG) that promotes responsible nuclear trade.
The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency recalls how he was “we were very close” when he was president of the NSG. “The problem itself is not India, it was multilateral dynamics at the time.”
Some countries, including China and New Zealand, expressed reservations about India’s entry into the NSG. The NSG is a 48-member team designed to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by regulating the export of nuclear materials and technologies.
The head of the UN nuclear regulator visited India to participate in the Raisina dialogue and strengthened cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care, among other issues. “I am proud to see the Tata Memorial as the IAEA ray of the anchor of hope. Leaders in India’s global south have built strong cancer care expertise – now is the time to share with the world. Through this partnership, we will bring India’s knowledge to areas where it needs it most,” he said.
The Tata Memorial Center is the latest light at the Anchor Center of Hope, joining six other supporting cancer care in the Asia-Pacific region. There are now 11 anchor centers around the world that serve as knowledge and capacity building hubs to expand opportunities for cancer care that are most needed, especially in low- and middle-income countries.Civil Nuclear Plan
Grossi noted that this partnership will enable the International Atomic Energy Agency and India to promote efforts to fight cancer and is an IAEA recognition of TMC’s outstanding performance. He also unveiled at the SN Bose building at the Global Center for Nuclear Energy Partnership (GCNEP) and introduced a certificate course in Nuclear Engineering.
“Nuclear energy is growing, especially in Asia, and a strong workforce is key to maintaining it. India is a major nuclear country and the IAEA, which works with the Ministry of Atomic Energy (DAE) and GCNEP, will help train the next generation of workers,” he said.
Grossi also met with Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and DAE Secretary Ajit Kumar Mohanty. “India’s civil nuclear program for health and agriculture is developing rapidly. As a major country in the global South, it plays an important role in shaping the future of nuclear science,” he said. The visit came in the context of India’s announcement of the establishment of five small modular reactors.
