IITH Launches Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme with Industry Partner Crimson Energy Experts

Hyderabad, June 23: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear energy talent pipeline, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd. (CEEPL), has announced the launch of the Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), a first-of-its-kind three-month residential programme designed to equip Engineers and Professionals with a comprehensive understanding of nuclear power technologies and operations. The programme will commence on August 3, 2026, at the IITH campus.

As India accelerates its clean energy transition and expands its nuclear power capacity, the demand for trained professionals with domain knowledge in nuclear technologies is expected to grow significantly. The NTOP aims to bridge this industry-academia gap by offering participants exposure to the technical, operational, safety, and regulatory aspects of nuclear power generation.

The programme is targeted at early and mid-career Engineers, Managers from EPC companies, manufacturing professionals, engineering consultants, power sector personnel, and executives from public sector undertakings engaged in energy and infrastructure development.The curriculum combines foundational nuclear engineering concepts with practical industry perspectives and covers topics such as Reactor Physics, Reactor Engineering, Radiation shielding, Nuclear safety, Waste management, Reactor instrumentation and Control systems, Thermal hydraulics, Quality assurance, Emergency preparedness, and Advanced Nuclear technologies including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

A key highlight of the programme is the involvement of distinguished faculty members from IITH alongside experienced Scientists and Engineers who have served in leading Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) organisations, including the Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL), and BHAVINI. Many of the experts have played critical roles in the design, manufacturing, operation, and regulation of nuclear power reactors in India.

Speaking on the launch of the programme, Prof. B S Murty, Director, IITH, said:“As India advances towards energy security and sustainable growth, nuclear energy will play an increasingly important role in the country’s clean energy future. Through this programme, IITH aims to contribute to capacity building by bringing together academic expertise and industry experience to develop a highly skilled workforce for strategic sectors. The initiative reflects our commitment to creating industry-relevant learning opportunities that address national priorities and future technology needs.”

Commodore R D Mane, President Nuclear, CEEPL said on launch of the Pioneering Programme: “India’s Nuclear Renaissance is not a distant ambition; it is happening now, and talent will determine who leads it. With the SHANTI Act unlocking a new era for India’s civil nuclear sector, our partnership with IITH is a bold commitment to building nuclear professionals of the highest global calibre, trained by state-of-the-art faculty who bring the frontier of nuclear science into the classroom. As knowledge and technology percolate across the sector, we are equally determined to position India as the world’s destination for cost-efficient nuclear equipment manufacturing and services — and that future begins with the people we develop today.”

Participants completing the programme will receive a joint certificate from IITH and Crimson Energy Experts Pvt. Ltd. Beyond technical learning, the programme is expected to create a platform for networking and collaboration among professionals, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers involved in India’s nuclear energy ecosystem.

The launch of NTOP further reinforces IIT Hyderabad’s growing engagement with industry-led professional education programmes and its commitment to supporting national missions through technology, research, and human resource development