Kalpakkam

Honoured with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, this brilliant scientist became the youngest director of BARC in 1996 after Homi Bhabha himself! #BirthAnniversary #IndianScience #ThisDayInHistory

According to the scientists, the plant’s treatment mechanism is superior in efficiency such that the treated water can be used readily used for gardening and irrigation purposes.

“I knew I had to do something for myself. Yes, I had Bhargav to look after, but I knew that I shouldn’t make that the only thing I did in my life."

Scientists from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre have built a plant that will desalinate sea water and generate 6.3 million litres of potable water a day.