IIT Hyderabad launches India’s first Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme

IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy have launched ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme. The three-month residential course will equip engineers and professionals with specialised skills to support the country's ambitious expansion of its civil nuclear energy sector.

Sangareddy: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts Private Limited (CEEPL), launched ANUGYAN – Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), India’s first industry–academia programme dedicated to preparing engineers and industry professionals for the country’s rapidly expanding civil nuclear energy sector.

The programme was formally launched during a ceremony held at the IITH campus at Kandi in Sangareddy district in the presence of industrialists, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous capabilities in nuclear engineering education, workforce development and clean energy technologies.

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Designed as a three-month fully residential programme, ANUGYAN bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world industrial execution by combining IITH’s academic excellence with the extensive expertise of senior nuclear professionals from CEEPL. The programme is aimed at creating highly skilled professionals capable of supporting India’s growing nuclear energy ecosystem through advanced technical education and practical industry exposure.

With India opening civil nuclear energy to greater private participation and targeting an expansion of its nuclear power generation capacity from approximately 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, ANUGYAN has been conceptualised to address the growing demand for specialised engineering talent. The curriculum will cover reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, radiation shielding, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), nuclear safety, quality assurance, engineering design, AERB regulatory compliance, and generic simulator-based training, providing participants with comprehensive exposure to modern nuclear engineering practices.

The programme will also create opportunities for engineering graduates, working professionals, PSU executives, and industrial equipment manufacturers to develop specialised capabilities for contributing to India’s emerging nuclear supply chain. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a joint certification from IITH and Crimson Energy.

Speaking on the occasion on Monday, Director of IITH Prof BS Murty said the launch of ANUGYAN reflects IITH’s commitment to developing future-ready talent aligned with India’s strategic priorities. As the nation accelerates its clean energy transition and expands its civil nuclear programme, he observed that building a highly skilled workforce becomes increasingly important.

President, Nuclear Division, CEEPL, RD Mane said the nuclear technology execution demands strict compliance, quality assurance and specialised engineering design. Through ANUGYAN, our aim is to train engineers who can navigate Atomic Energy Regulatory Board regulations, optimise equipment design and deliver high-reliability execution for next-generation nuclear deployments, including small modular reactors and floating nuclear power plants.

The inaugural batch of ANUGYAN commenced on Monday, with participants drawn from

engineering institutions, public sector organisations and industries across the country. A faculty member at department of Physics at IITH, Prof Bhuvanesh Ramakrishna, said that they had plans to introduce a year-long postgraduate diploma or a two-year M-Tech course to meet the growing industry needs.