October 30, 2026 4:58 PM
Explained: Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha and the foundations of India’s nuclear programme
Dr Homi Jehangir Bhabha envisioned an India that could develop its own scientific expertise and harness nuclear energy for national development. A pioneering physicist and institution-builder, he helped create the research facilities and administrative framework that shaped the country’s atomic energy programme. Born on October 30, 1909, Bhabha is remembered as the father of India’s nuclear programme. His contribution extended beyond scientific research: he recognised that technological sel...