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Nuclear science exhibition opens at Kottayam Science City

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (UNI) An exhibition showcasing India's advances in nuclear science and technology and their applications in power generation, healthcare, scientific research and national development began at Kottayam Science City on Friday.
Minister for Irrigation and Housing Mons Joseph inaugurated the three-day exhibition, titled 'Atoms in the Service of the Nation', organised jointly by the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum (KSSTM), Kottayam Science City and the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Bindu Surendran, President of Uzhavoor Block Panchayat, presided over the inaugural function.
The exhibition, which will conclude on November 1, seeks to familiarise students, teachers and the public with the country's achievements in nuclear science through scientific models, exhibits and educational displays.
It features models and components of various nuclear reactors, including Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR), the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) and the KAMINI reactor. Exhibits explaining nuclear fuel systems, different types of radiation, advanced engineering technologies and their applications have also been arranged.
Special displays highlight the use of nuclear technology in healthcare and the contribution of indigenous nuclear research to India's technological development.
KSSTM Director Jaimon Jacob welcomed the gathering, while IGCAR Director Sreekumar G. Pillai delivered the special address. Local public representatives and other dignitaries attended the function.
The exhibition coincides with the 117th birth anniversary of Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha, regarded as the architect of India's nuclear programme, underscoring the importance of scientific research and indigenous technologies in national development.
The exhibition is open to the public from 1000 to 1700 hours, with free entry.
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