Chicago-based nuclear fuel company has denied the concerns over the use of ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), an advanced nuclear fuel, in existing pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs). The company known as Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) claimed that the thorium-based fuel improves significant reactor safety characteristics and can be positioned without the need for modifications to reactor designs or control systems. In a report published in the journal Nuclear Engineering and Design, researchers from Clean Core, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Toronto-based Innovative Nuclear Solutions, and San Diego-based Structural Integrity Associates countered the discovery of a previous study by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Research on the BARC paper had challenged that deploying ANEEL in the existing PHWR fleet of India would require reactor redesigns and would likely increase safety risks under accident conditions. The paper stated that the advanced nuclear fuel produces nearly six times more energy than conventional natural uranium fuel. CCTE is the second American company to have secured an export license from the US Department of Energy for supplying nuclear technology to India in nearly 20 years, and has developed the patented thorium-based fuel called ANEEL. The fuel combines thorium with high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for use in Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). CCTE said ANEEL is compatible with India's fleet of PHWRs, which make up the majority of the country's operational nuclear reactors. In December 2024, state-run NTPC Ltd partnered with the company to explore the development and deployment of ANEEL fuel at existing nuclear power plants in India, subject to regulatory approvals. However, a paper published in Current Science in January by scientists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) raised concerns about introducing ANEEL into India's existing PHWRs. The researchers concluded that the thorium-HALEU fuel was not a straightforward replacement for natural uranium and that significant modifications to existing reactors would be necessary before it could be used. Responding to these concerns, CCTE maintained that ANEEL is a "plug-and-play" alternative to conventional natural uranium fuel bundles. The company argued that the fuel retains the same external dimensions and overall geometry as existing fuel assemblies, with changes confined only to the internal pin design and fuel composition.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="New healthcare divide: Which countries are winning race to deploy AI in public health? Experts weigh in">New healthcare divide: Which countries are winning race to deploy AI in public health? Experts weigh in</a><h3>Effectiveness of the reactor's shutdown system</h3>CCTE's paper also countered the argument that the existing nuclear reactors of India would require major redesigns to use its ANEEL thorium-based fuel. While an earlier study by BARC scientists estimated that the effectiveness of the reactor's shutdown system would fall by about 26 per cent, requiring modifications to maintain safety margins, CCTE estimated a much smaller decline of up to 16 per cent. According to the company, the current Primary Shutdown System would still retain an estimated safety margin of 70 mk, well above the required 50 mk, making any redesign unnecessary. The paper also disputed concerns over coolant void reactivity (CVR), an important reactor safety parameter. BARC had argued that thorium-HALEU fuel could increase CVR, raising safety risks during a loss-of-coolant accident. However, CCTE claimed ANEEL actually improves reactor safety by reducing the potential power surge from 16.4 mk with conventional uranium fuel to 13.3 mk. It attributed this to the fuel's ring-wise design and burnable absorbers. Although HALEU-thorium fuel has a higher upfront cost, CCTE argued this would be offset over time through lower uranium consumption, greater energy generation and reduced spent fuel management costs.

CCTE is the second American company to have secured an export license from the US Department of Energy for supplying nuclear technology to India in nearly 20 years. It has developed the patented thorium-based fuel called ANEEL.

Chicago-based nuclear fuel company has denied the concerns over the use of ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), an advanced nuclear fuel, in existing pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs). The company known as Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) claimed that the thorium-based fuel improves significant reactor safety characteristics and can be positioned without the need for modifications to reactor designs or control systems. In a report published in the journal Nuclear Engineering and Design, researchers from Clean Core, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Toronto-based Innovative Nuclear Solutions, and San Diego-based Structural Integrity Associates countered the discovery of a previous study by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Research on the BARC paper had challenged that deploying ANEEL in the existing PHWR fleet of India would require reactor redesigns and would likely increase safety risks under accident conditions. The paper stated that the advanced nuclear fuel produces nearly six times more energy than conventional natural uranium fuel. CCTE is the second American company to have secured an export license from the US Department of Energy for supplying nuclear technology to India in nearly 20 years, and has developed the patented thorium-based fuel called ANEEL. The fuel combines thorium with high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) for use in Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). CCTE said ANEEL is compatible with India's fleet of PHWRs, which make up the majority of the country's operational nuclear reactors. In December 2024, state-run NTPC Ltd partnered with the company to explore the development and deployment of ANEEL fuel at existing nuclear power plants in India, subject to regulatory approvals. However, a paper published in Current Science in January by scientists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) raised concerns about introducing ANEEL into India's existing PHWRs. The researchers concluded that the thorium-HALEU fuel was not a straightforward replacement for natural uranium and that significant modifications to existing reactors would be necessary before it could be used. Responding to these concerns, CCTE maintained that ANEEL is a "plug-and-play" alternative to conventional natural uranium fuel bundles. The company argued that the fuel retains the same external dimensions and overall geometry as existing fuel assemblies, with changes confined only to the internal pin design and fuel composition. Also read: New healthcare divide: Which countries are winning race to deploy AI in public health? Experts weigh in Effectiveness of the reactor's shutdown system CCTE's paper also countered the argument that the existing nuclear reactors of India would require major redesigns to use its ANEEL thorium-based fuel. While an earlier study by BARC scientists estimated that the effectiveness of the reactor's shutdown system would fall by about 26 per cent, requiring modifications to maintain safety margins, CCTE estimated a much smaller decline of up to 16 per cent. According to the company, the current Primary Shutdown System would still retain an estimated safety margin of 70 mk, well above the required 50 mk, making any redesign unnecessary. The paper also disputed concerns over coolant void reactivity (CVR), an important reactor safety parameter. BARC had argued that thorium-HALEU fuel could increase CVR, raising safety risks during a loss-of-coolant accident. However, CCTE claimed ANEEL actually improves reactor safety by reducing the potential power surge from 16.4 mk with conventional uranium fuel to 13.3 mk. It attributed this to the fuel's ring-wise design and burnable absorbers. Although HALEU-thorium fuel has a higher upfront cost, CCTE argued this would be offset over time through lower uranium consumption, greater energy generation and reduced spent fuel management costs.

CCTE is the second American company to have secured an export license from the US Department of Energy for supplying nuclear technology to India in nearly 20 years. It has developed the patented thorium-based fuel called ANEEL.

US nuclear fuel company counters BARC’s safety concerns over thorium fuel for reactors: More details inside

India’s main nuclear research centre, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, is building a new reactor. This reactor is expected to produce 200 MWe (megawatt electric) and will be used in the next generation of Navy submarines. With this, submarines will be able to stay longer at sea without needing to return to base.According to a Times of India report (September 21), a BARC scientist confirmed this “top-secret” project. The new reactor will be fitted on India’s upcoming S5 Nuclear Submarine and the six planned Nuclear Attack Submarines (Project 77).<h2>Nuclear Submarines Explained</h2>A nuclear submarine uses a nuclear reactor for power, which lets it stay underwater for months without refuelling. It is mainly about long endurance and silent movement. Such submarines may or may not carry nuclear weapons—some only carry torpedoes or conventional missiles for defence.<h2>How the New Reactor Works</h2>The new reactor is a pressurised light-water type that uses enriched uranium as fuel. Here, ordinary water is used to cool the reactor and control the heat, but it is kept under very high pressure so it does not boil, even at high temperatures. This matters because liquid water is much better than steam at carrying away heat. Using enriched uranium makes the reactor produce more energy than normal uranium, which helps the submarine remain powerful, efficient, safe, and stable while operating underwater for long periods.&nbsp;Enriched uranium means uranium that has been specially treated to increase the amount of a substance called U-235. Normal uranium found in nature has only a small amount of U-235, which is the part that gives energy in a reactor. By increasing (enriching) the U-235 level, the fuel becomes much more powerful and efficient, making it suitable for nuclear submarines and power plants.<h2>Reactor Design Ready for Production</h2>The reactor’s design and computer testing are finished, and now it is ready for production, according to a report by Defence.in.The new reactor is highly fuel-efficient and can run for up to ten years before it needs refuelling. Here, the nuclear fuel is enriched uranium. So, refuelling means taking out the used enriched uranium from the reactor and putting in fresh enriched uranium to keep producing power. This process is rare because enriched uranium lasts for many years before it runs out.This technological upgrade is a strategic step to strengthen India’s defences as China’s nuclear naval power continues to grow. India’s submarines INS Arihant and INS Arighaat use a small 83 MWe nuclear reactor. This limits how long they can stay underwater and also reduces mission duration. The 83 MWe nuclear reactors on INS Arihant and INS Arighaat were built by BARC.&nbsp;The first design came with Russian help, and then BARC developed the small reactor under India’s Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project for nuclear submarines. The third submarine, INS Aridhaman, is now undergoing trials, and it also uses the same reactor type.The new reactor will produce 200 MWe, making it almost twice as powerful and expected to double the submarine’s capabilities. This upgrade will let India’s next-generation submarines stay in the deep oceans for longer, with better operational strength and the ability to take on long, sustained missions.The S5-class submarine is India’s next-generation ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) with a huge size of 13,000 tons. An SSBN is a nuclear-powered submarine that carries ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. The letters mean: Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear. These submarines can stay hidden deep underwater for long periods and are mainly used to give a country a strong second-strike ability in case of a nuclear attack. These powerful submarines will carry 12 to 16 K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), each with a range of 5,000 km (3,106 miles), reports online publication Interesting Engineering.India wants to protect its interests in the highly contested Indo-Pacific region. This development is a big step for India to match and counter China’s growing submarine fleet, which now has more advanced technologies. China’s submarine force is expected to become the largest in the world by 2030, even surpassing the United States in numbers.The Indian government focuses on nuclear submarines because they are part of the nuclear triad. The nuclear triad means three ways to launch nuclear weapons — from the land (missiles), from the air (bombers), and from the sea (submarines). These submarines provide a survivable and mobile platform to launch a retaliatory or second-strike attack, which is a key part of nuclear deterrence. This sea-based part of the triad works along with the land-based missiles of the Army and the air-based weapons of the Air Force. It ensures a nuclear response can still be made even if one or two parts of the triad are destroyed in a first strike.According to Atomic Energy Commission Chairman A. K. Mohanty at the 69th IAEA conference in Vienna, BARC is designing several other reactors, according to reports. This includes a larger 555 MWe nuclear reactor and a High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor that can make clean hydrogen when linked to a thermochemical plant.The Indian Navy plans to buy four large Landing Platform Dock (LPD) warships. These ships can launch fixed-wing naval drones and act as command-and-control centres for long offshore operations.

India's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is developing a new nuclear reactor that will be used in the country's next-generation submarines, significantly boosting the Indian Navy's capabilities.

India’s main nuclear research centre, the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai, is building a new reactor. This reactor is expected to produce 200 MWe (megawatt electric) and will be used in the next generation of Navy submarines. With this, submarines will be able to stay longer at sea without needing to return to base. According to a Times of India report (September 21), a BARC scientist confirmed this “top-secret” project. The new reactor will be fitted on India’s upcoming S5 Nuclear Submarine and the six planned Nuclear Attack Submarines (Project 77). Nuclear Submarines Explained A nuclear submarine uses a nuclear reactor for power, which lets it stay underwater for months without refuelling. It is mainly about long endurance and silent movement. Such submarines may or may not carry nuclear weapons—some only carry torpedoes or conventional missiles for defence. How the New Reactor Works The new reactor is a pressurised light-water type that uses enriched uranium as fuel. Here, ordinary water is used to cool the reactor and control the heat, but it is kept under very high pressure so it does not boil, even at high temperatures. This matters because liquid water is much better than steam at carrying away heat. Using enriched uranium makes the reactor produce more energy than normal uranium, which helps the submarine remain powerful, efficient, safe, and stable while operating underwater for long periods. Enriched uranium means uranium that has been specially treated to increase the amount of a substance called U-235. Normal uranium found in nature has only a small amount of U-235, which is the part that gives energy in a reactor. By increasing (enriching) the U-235 level, the fuel becomes much more powerful and efficient, making it suitable for nuclear submarines and power plants. Reactor Design Ready for Production The reactor’s design and computer testing are finished, and now it is ready for production, according to a report by Defence.in. The new reactor is highly fuel-efficient and can run for up to ten years before it needs refuelling. Here, the nuclear fuel is enriched uranium. So, refuelling means taking out the used enriched uranium from the reactor and putting in fresh enriched uranium to keep producing power. This process is rare because enriched uranium lasts for many years before it runs out. This technological upgrade is a strategic step to strengthen India’s defences as China’s nuclear naval power continues to grow. India’s submarines INS Arihant and INS Arighaat use a small 83 MWe nuclear reactor. This limits how long they can stay underwater and also reduces mission duration. The 83 MWe nuclear reactors on INS Arihant and INS Arighaat were built by BARC. The first design came with Russian help, and then BARC developed the small reactor under India’s Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project for nuclear submarines. The third submarine, INS Aridhaman, is now undergoing trials, and it also uses the same reactor type. The new reactor will produce 200 MWe, making it almost twice as powerful and expected to double the submarine’s capabilities. This upgrade will let India’s next-generation submarines stay in the deep oceans for longer, with better operational strength and the ability to take on long, sustained missions. The S5-class submarine is India’s next-generation ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) with a huge size of 13,000 tons. An SSBN is a nuclear-powered submarine that carries ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads. The letters mean: Ship, Submersible, Ballistic, Nuclear. These submarines can stay hidden deep underwater for long periods and are mainly used to give a country a strong second-strike ability in case of a nuclear attack. These powerful submarines will carry 12 to 16 K-5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), each with a range of 5,000 km (3,106 miles), reports online publication Interesting Engineering. India wants to protect its interests in the highly contested Indo-Pacific region. This development is a big step for India to match and counter China’s growing submarine fleet, which now has more advanced technologies. China’s submarine force is expected to become the largest in the world by 2030, even surpassing the United States in numbers. The Indian government focuses on nuclear submarines because they are part of the nuclear triad. The nuclear triad means three ways to launch nuclear weapons — from the land (missiles), from the air (bombers), and from the sea (submarines). These submarines provide a survivable and mobile platform to launch a retaliatory or second-strike attack, which is a key part of nuclear deterrence. This sea-based part of the triad works along with the land-based missiles of the Army and the air-based weapons of the Air Force. It ensures a nuclear response can still be made even if one or two parts of the triad are destroyed in a first strike. According to Atomic Energy Commission Chairman A. K. Mohanty at the 69th IAEA conference in Vienna, BARC is designing several other reactors, according to reports. This includes a larger 555 MWe nuclear reactor and a High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor that can make clean hydrogen when linked to a thermochemical plant. The Indian Navy plans to buy four large Landing Platform Dock (LPD) warships. These ships can launch fixed-wing naval drones and act as command-and-control centres for long offshore operations.

India's Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is developing a new nuclear reactor that will be used in the country's next-generation submarines, significantly boosting the Indian Navy's capabilities.

Powering the deep: India's next-gen submarines to get a massive 200 MWe boost

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has slammed news channel Republic network for disclosing and misrepresenting confidential communication.

In a statement, BARC India said Sunday, "BARC India has not commented on the ongoing investigation and it is providing necessary assistance to the law enforcement agency."

The statement comes in response to Republic network claiming that BARC's response in an e-mail exchange with the channel stands in contradiction to the allegations levelled by Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh.

"BARC India is highly disappointed with the actions of the Republic network by disclosing private and confidential communications and misrepresenting the same. BARC India reiterates that it has not commented on the ongoing investigation and without prejudice to BARC India's rights, it expresses its dismay at the actions of the Republic Network," BARC added.

Earlier this month, the Mumbai Police busted a major fraud of manipulating TRP (Television Rating Point) data by at least three TV channels and also made arrests with regard to it.

In consequence, BARC, on October 12, had announced that it has paused the measurement of television viewership ratings of news channels for a period of twelve weeks.

Republic TV, earlier&nbsp;on Sunday, claimed that the BARC has 'confirmed that there was never a case against the network and there was no malpractice or illegality found against it'. The media group also released an alleged email sent by BARC and said that the &nbsp;Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's remarks that Republic TV was involved in fudging the TRP data was 'based on a lie'.&nbsp;

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has slammed news channel Republic network for disclosing and misrepresenting confidential communication. In a statement, BARC India said Sunday, "BARC India has not commented on the ongoing investigation and it is providing necessary assistance to the law enforcement agency.

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India has slammed news channel Republic network for disclosing and misrepresenting confidential communication. In a statement, BARC India said Sunday, "BARC India has not commented on the ongoing investigation and it is providing necessary assistance to the law enforcement agency." The statement comes in response to Republic network claiming that BARC's response in an e-mail exchange with the channel stands in contradiction to the allegations levelled by Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh. "BARC India is highly disappointed with the actions of the Republic network by disclosing private and confidential communications and misrepresenting the same. BARC India reiterates that it has not commented on the ongoing investigation and without prejudice to BARC India's rights, it expresses its dismay at the actions of the Republic Network," BARC added. Earlier this month, the Mumbai Police busted a major fraud of manipulating TRP (Television Rating Point) data by at least three TV channels and also made arrests with regard to it. In consequence, BARC, on October 12, had announced that it has paused the measurement of television viewership ratings of news channels for a period of twelve weeks. Republic TV, earlier on Sunday, claimed that the BARC has 'confirmed that there was never a case against the network and there was no malpractice or illegality found against it'. The media group also released an alleged email sent by BARC and said that the Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's remarks that Republic TV was involved in fudging the TRP data was 'based on a lie'.

BARC India expresses dismay at misrepresentation of its communication by Republic Network

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) on Thursday appreciated the decision of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to temporary suspend weekly ratings of news channels, calling it a ‘bold step’. 
 
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The NBA also urged the ratings agency to completely overhaul its systems for restoring the credibility of the information it collects.

Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is a rating agency which gives media organizations and advertisers a richly-detailed view of “What India Watches”.

BARC releases weekly audience estimates for all the genre of television by state and language.

According to its website, BARC India also provides a suite of Insight products designed for Broadcasters, Advertisers and Agencies.

Earlier today, after the alleged fake Television Rating Points (TRP) scam, the BARC has stated that it intends to review and augment the current standards of measurement to improve on "statistical robustness", and the exercise will result in a "pause" in the weekly ratings for up to 12 weeks.

The exercise would cover all Hindi, Regional, English News and Business News channels with immediate effect, BARC said. 
 
Welcoming the decision, the news broadcasters association said that compromised data is creating a false narrative. NBA is the premier association of private news and current affairs broadcasters.

(With inputs from agencies)

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) on Thursday appreciated the decision of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to temporary suspend weekly ratings of news channels, calling it a ‘bold step’.

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) on Thursday appreciated the decision of the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to temporary suspend weekly ratings of news channels, calling it a ‘bold step’. Also read | BARC suspends news channels' weekly television ratings for three months The NBA also urged the ratings agency to completely overhaul its systems for restoring the credibility of the information it collects. Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) is a rating agency which gives media organizations and advertisers a richly-detailed view of “What India Watches”. BARC releases weekly audience estimates for all the genre of television by state and language. According to its website, BARC India also provides a suite of Insight products designed for Broadcasters, Advertisers and Agencies. Earlier today, after the alleged fake Television Rating Points (TRP) scam, the BARC has stated that it intends to review and augment the current standards of measurement to improve on "statistical robustness", and the exercise will result in a "pause" in the weekly ratings for up to 12 weeks. The exercise would cover all Hindi, Regional, English News and Business News channels with immediate effect, BARC said. Welcoming the decision, the news broadcasters association said that compromised data is creating a false narrative. NBA is the premier association of private news and current affairs broadcasters. (With inputs from agencies)

NBA welcomes BARC's suspension of weekly ratings, calls for 'complete overhaul' of system

As the scam of Television Rating Points (TRP) is unfolding, the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced it would temporarily suspend weekly ratings of news channels.&nbsp;

The agency said it would "review and augment the current standards of measuring and reporting the data of niche genres, to improve their statistical robustness and to significantly hamper the potential attempts of infiltrating the panel homes".

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This will result in a "pause" for up to 12 weeks in the weekly ratings, an official statement by BARC said.&nbsp;

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However, the agency would continue to release "weekly audience estimates for the genre of news by state and language"&nbsp;

The development comes as Republic TV, a national news channel, along with two local channels is being probed upon for rigging the ratings to earn revenues from advertisements.&nbsp;

Fakt Marathi and Box Cinema are the two other channels that are being investigated for foul play by the investigation officials.&nbsp;

At least five people have been arrested so far in connection with the scam by the Mumbai Police which unveiled it earlier this month.

The police has also interrogated Republic TV's executives with regard to the case.&nbsp;

As the scam of Television Rating Points (TRP) is unfolding, the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced it would temporarily suspend weekly ratings of news channels.

As the scam of Television Rating Points (TRP) is unfolding, the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced it would temporarily suspend weekly ratings of news channels. The agency said it would "review and augment the current standards of measuring and reporting the data of niche genres, to improve their statistical robustness and to significantly hamper the potential attempts of infiltrating the panel homes". Also read | India: Coronavirus cases jump to 7.3 million as theatres, multiplexes reopen after seven months This will result in a "pause" for up to 12 weeks in the weekly ratings, an official statement by BARC said. Also read | How India can utilise China-Bangladesh rift for its benefit However, the agency would continue to release "weekly audience estimates for the genre of news by state and language" The development comes as Republic TV, a national news channel, along with two local channels is being probed upon for rigging the ratings to earn revenues from advertisements. Fakt Marathi and Box Cinema are the two other channels that are being investigated for foul play by the investigation officials. At least five people have been arrested so far in connection with the scam by the Mumbai Police which unveiled it earlier this month. The police has also interrogated Republic TV's executives with regard to the case.

BARC suspends news channels' weekly television ratings for three months

Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh.

A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice - Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha - have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma.

The research was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai.

These varieties were taken from the rice germplasm bank preserved in IGKV, said Sharma, principal scientist at the genetics and plant breeding department of the agriculture university.

The three varieties of rice have properties to cure lung&nbsp;and breast cancers without affecting normal cells, Sharma told PTI.

Of them, Laicha has been found to be the most effective in preventing proliferation of cancer cells and destroying them, he said.

Last year, IGKV, affiliated to the University Grants Commission, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BARC for carrying out a range of research on various crops.

As a part of the agreement, a study is being carried out on these three varieties of rice under the guidance of V P Venugopalan, Associate Director, Bio Science Group, BARC and other scientists, he said.

Sharma, who is also coordinator for researches being carried as a part of the MoU, said Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha have been used for medicinal purpose in many pockets of the state, particularly in the tribal region of Bastar.

Gathwan also has the property to cure arthritis. Similarly, Laicha has been used in treating skin-related problems by villagers in some areas, the scientist said.

These varieties of rice also showed properties to prevent multiplication of cancer cells without affecting the normal cells, he said.

Certain elements in these rice varieties not only prevented the multiplication of cancer cells but also destroyed them to a significant extent, he said.

The research concluded that the necessary active ingredient can be achieved by consuming 200 gm of these varieties of rice daily by?a person, he said.

In the next stage of research, BARC scientists are trying to extract the anti-cancer ingredients or elements from these varieties and conduct trials on the mouse.

Subsequently, they plan to develop it as dietary supplement which will be easy for consumption for people, he said.

Describing the findings as a significant achievement, IGKV Vice-Chancellor S K Patil said very soon these three varieties of rice will be used in treatment of cancer.

He said several research projects are underway to identify medicinal properties of Chhattisgarh&#39;s traditional varieties of rice preserved by late R H Richharia, a renowned researcher.&nbsp;

The study was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh. A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice - Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha - have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma. The research was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai. These varieties were taken from the rice germplasm bank preserved in IGKV, said Sharma, principal scientist at the genetics and plant breeding department of the agriculture university. The three varieties of rice have properties to cure lung and breast cancers without affecting normal cells, Sharma told PTI. Of them, Laicha has been found to be the most effective in preventing proliferation of cancer cells and destroying them, he said. Last year, IGKV, affiliated to the University Grants Commission, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BARC for carrying out a range of research on various crops. As a part of the agreement, a study is being carried out on these three varieties of rice under the guidance of V P Venugopalan, Associate Director, Bio Science Group, BARC and other scientists, he said. Sharma, who is also coordinator for researches being carried as a part of the MoU, said Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha have been used for medicinal purpose in many pockets of the state, particularly in the tribal region of Bastar. Gathwan also has the property to cure arthritis. Similarly, Laicha has been used in treating skin-related problems by villagers in some areas, the scientist said. These varieties of rice also showed properties to prevent multiplication of cancer cells without affecting the normal cells, he said. Certain elements in these rice varieties not only prevented the multiplication of cancer cells but also destroyed them to a significant extent, he said. The research concluded that the necessary active ingredient can be achieved by consuming 200 gm of these varieties of rice daily by?a person, he said. In the next stage of research, BARC scientists are trying to extract the anti-cancer ingredients or elements from these varieties and conduct trials on the mouse. Subsequently, they plan to develop it as dietary supplement which will be easy for consumption for people, he said. Describing the findings as a significant achievement, IGKV Vice-Chancellor S K Patil said very soon these three varieties of rice will be used in treatment of cancer. He said several research projects are underway to identify medicinal properties of Chhattisgarh's traditional varieties of rice preserved by late R H Richharia, a renowned researcher.

Indian scientists say three varieties of rice can cure breast, lung cancer

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