Book on possible effects of nuclear energy released

Kalpetta Narayanan's book Randam Aanava Duswapnam explores nuclear energy and Kerala's future, featuring essays by renowned experts.

Writer Kalpetta Narayanan released the book Randam Aanava Duswapnam (Second Atomic Nightmare) in Kozhikode on Tuesday (April 22) by handing over a copy to V.T. Padmanabhan, research director at the Society of Science, Environment and Ethics.

The book is an anthology of essays on nuclear energy and Kerala’s future energy prospects, contributed by eminent personalities, including nuclear physicists Surendra Gadekar, M.V. Ramana, Budhikkotta Subba Rao, K. Ramachandran, K. Sahadevan, E. Unnikrishnan, and C. Jayaraman. It was published by Transition Studies, associated with the M.N. Vijayan Cultural Centre, and edited by K. Sahadevan.

Presiding over the function, writer and journalist N.P. Chekkutty highlighted the relevance of the book in light of the recent proposal to set up a nuclear power plant at Cheemeni in Kasaragod.

Mr. Padmanabhan spoke about his research conducted in the Chavara–Neendakara region in Kollam to study the effects of radiation. Writer and researcher Smitha P. Kumar introduced the book. Mr. Sahadevan was also present.