No Safety Concerns at Nuclear Power Plants, Says Union Minister
The Minister of State for Atomic Energy highlighted the extensive epidemiological surveys conducted in areas surrounding nuclear power plants. These studies, involving reputed medical colleges and the Tata Memorial Hospital, have consistently concluded that the operation of these plants poses no health risks to the local population.
AERB Revises Safety Guide on ‘In-Service Inspection of Nuclear Power Plants’
The document outlines the various stresses and environmental factors that impact the structure, systems, and components (SSCs) of Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) and the importance of inspecting these to ensure their integrity and safety during operation. The scope of the safety guide applies to land-based NPPs of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) types, outlining provisions for safety-related systems and pressure-retaining components.
