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About the Workshop
The National Workshop on Nuclear-Hydrogen Synergy 2026: Pathways for India’s Clean Energy Transition, hosted by the Department of Green Energy Technology, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies (UMSGETS), Pondicherry University and sponsored by the South Asia Foundation (MSF/SAF) under UNESCO Chair Activity with profound collaboration with the Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam – Node focuses on Nuclear hydrogen production as a transformative pathway for sustainable energy generation, leveraging advanced reactor technologies to produce clean hydrogen without carbon emissions. This synergy between nuclear power and the hydrogen economy addresses climate change while meeting growing global energy demands. As India advances its nuclear capabilities, integrating hydrogen production into existing and next-generation reactors—including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)—offers significant potential for achieving energy security and environmental sustainability goals aligned with national green energy initiatives.
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Pondicherry University
A Central University established by an Act of Parliament No. 53 of 1985) and accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC – Vth Cycle, is one of the most sought-after campuses amongst the students from across the nation as a destination for Higher Education and Research. Pondicherry University has 15 Schools, 38 Departments, 11 Centres and 1 Chair offering over 144 PG, PG-Diploma/ certificate & Research programmes with a student strength of 7000, including foreign students. Currently, the University has more than 130 funded research projects, including SAP & FIST Projects from various agencies like UGC, DST, CSIR and DBT. The University has two off-campus locations, one located in Port Blair (Andamans) with two Departments viz., Ocean Studies and Marine Biology and Coastal Disaster Management and another Post-Graduate Centre at Karaikal. Flesh green sprawling campus spread over 880 acres, Pondicherry University features a 100% Wi-Fi enabled campus with 100% power back-up, 24x7 Library facility, 22 well-furnished hostels, Round the clock medical facility, Placement Cell, Community Radio and Study India Programme.
About IGCAR
The Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) is a leading research establishment under the Department of Atomic Energy, India. Established in 1971, IGCAR focuses on the development of sodium-cooled Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) technology, which is key to harnessing the country's extensive thorium reserves and meeting future energy demands. IGCAR's achievements include the successful operation of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR), the first of its kind to use Plutonium Uranium mixed carbide as a driver fuel. The center is also involved in the design and construction of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). In addition to FBR technology, IGCAR conducts research in various branches of basic, applied, and engineering sciences related to nuclear technology. The center has also extended its expertise to defense, space, and other industries in India. IGCAR boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a modern library, a central workshop, and advanced computer resources. With a staff strength of over 2,800, including 1,187 engineers and scientists, IGCAR remains committed to its mission of fostering scientific research and advanced engineering for the development of FBR technology and other strategic areas.
Department of Green Energy Technology(DGET)
The Department of Green Energy Technology (DGET) at Pondicherry University began as the Centre for Green Energy Technology in 2010, under the UMSGET, with the goal of building expertise in renewable and clean energy. It gained recognition as a Centre of Excellence and received funding from the MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy), India, and the South Asia Foundation (SAF) – Indian chapter. By 2020, it had grown into a University Grants Commission (UGC)-notified department. DGET now offers a B.Tech. in Energy Science and Technology, an M.Tech. in Green Energy Technology, and Ph.D. programs in renewable energy. The department is committed to the continuous advancement of energy technologies through research and product development
UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET)
The UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET) focuses on advancing education and research in sustainable energy technologies. It aims to foster innovation and promote environmentally friendly practices to address global energy challenges. The UNESCO Chair on “Renewable and Clean Energy for Sustainable Development” was established in UMSGET at Pondicherry University (2024-2028) to promote green and clean energy technologies. Collaborating with UNESCO, MSF, and SAF-India, the UNESCO Chair firmly commits to providing intellectual knowledge and professional training to promote renewable energy in South Asia and globally for sustainable development. The UNESCO Chair is to work with governments, schools, colleges, universities, industries, NGOs, businesses, researchers, technology developers and environmentally conscious individuals working towards the promotion/development of renewable energy technologies for sustainable development.
Important Dates
Last date for Registration: 26-01-2026
Date of Workshop: 30-01-2026
Venue: Cultural-Cum-Convention Centre, Pondicherry University
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