Strengthening India's Nuclear Dialogue

Broad Themes and Course Modules

1. Introduction to Nuclear Energy
1. Role, benefits, and need for nuclear energy in the Indian Scenario
2. Intersection of science, policy, and technology in public communication
3. Nuclear ecosystem, global cooperation, and regulatory structures
4. Risk, safety communication, and psychology in nuclear discourse
2. Institutions & Key Stakeholders in Nuclear Energy
1. Legal frameworks, historical developments, and policy evolution
2. Key Indian and global institutions in nuclear governance
3. Science and energy policy in India: past, present, and future
4. Contributions of Indian nuclear pioneers, diversity in nuclear (Women & Youth)
3. Ethics of Nuclear Communication
1. Ethical considerations in discussing nuclear risks and benefits
2. Balancing transparency with national security concerns
3. The role of scientists, engineers, and policymakers in ethical discourse
4. Case studies on nuclear communication successes and failures
4. Nuclear Power in Critical Domains: Energy, Health, and Environment
1. Role of nuclear energy in sustainability and economic growth
2. Benefits to local communities: jobs, electricity, environmental impact
3. Nuclear’s role in achieving India’s vision for "Viksit Bharat"
5. Nuclear Communication Strategies
1. Role of traditional and social media in shaping public perception
2. Engaging journalists and media outlets effectively
3. Managing misinformation and fact-checking strategies
4. Public engagement, narrative formation, and countering opposition
5. Community outreach for nuclear projects and handling resistance
6. Technological Innovations & Nuclear Communication
1. Communicating advances in nuclear technology (e.g., SMRs, Fusion)
2. Role of startups in India’s nuclear energy landscape
3. Public acceptance and policy impact of emerging technologies
4. Economic aspects of nuclear innovations
7. Global Nuclear Communication: A Comparative Perspective
1. International Communication Strategies
2. International nuclear treaties and safety protocols
3. The role of global organizations (IAEA) in shaping nuclear discourse.