<p>"Our all requirement (of energy) will only be met by considering nuclear and non-conventional resources," he said while releasing commemorative coins to mark the birth centenary of nuclear scientist Homi Bhabha.<br /><br />Making a strong case for a major nuclear power programme with a long-term vision, Mukherjee said, "quality power is essential requirement (for growth)...Our conventional sources are not at all adequate to achieve the desired energy (output) in terms of electricity generation".<br /><br />Noting that coal resources are depleting and hydel power potential is limited, the Finance Minister said overexploitation of conventional resources are also raising environmental concerns.<br />Unlike the conventional sources of energy, he said, "nuclear energy is clean and self-alternating compared to fossil fuel".<br /><br />Recalling the contribution of Bhabha, Mukherjee said, he started his work at a time when nuclear science was in the stage of infancy and people were not sure what role it could play in economic development.</p>
<p>"Our all requirement (of energy) will only be met by considering nuclear and non-conventional resources," he said while releasing commemorative coins to mark the birth centenary of nuclear scientist Homi Bhabha.<br /><br />Making a strong case for a major nuclear power programme with a long-term vision, Mukherjee said, "quality power is essential requirement (for growth)...Our conventional sources are not at all adequate to achieve the desired energy (output) in terms of electricity generation".<br /><br />Noting that coal resources are depleting and hydel power potential is limited, the Finance Minister said overexploitation of conventional resources are also raising environmental concerns.<br />Unlike the conventional sources of energy, he said, "nuclear energy is clean and self-alternating compared to fossil fuel".<br /><br />Recalling the contribution of Bhabha, Mukherjee said, he started his work at a time when nuclear science was in the stage of infancy and people were not sure what role it could play in economic development.</p>