Karthik Ganesan

Karthik Ganesan, a seasoned expert at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, delves into the burgeoning role of small modular reactors (SMRs) in India's nuclear energy landscape. He highlights the government's commitment to increasing nuclear's share in the energy mix and the benefits of SMRs over traditional reactors. Ganesan also addresses the financial challenges, the necessity of private sector investment, and the critical need for effective nuclear waste reprocessing. With an eye on upcoming policies, he discusses how these innovations could reshape India’s energy future.

Anubhuti Vishnoi is a Senior Editor at ET, focusing on India’s air quality crisis, while Karthik Ganesan, a Fellow at CEEW, works on energy and environmental solutions. They unpack Delhi's dire pollution levels and the political inaction fueling the crisis. The conversation also reveals the severe health impacts, particularly on children, and discusses innovative practices to tackle crop residue management in Punjab. Listeners gain insights into the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address air quality and agricultural challenges.