Water reactor model depicting India’s nuclear prowess a hit at National Science Centre

The model helps the visitors understand how nuclear power stations generate electricity.

By NewsLive24 Desk 19 May 2026 2 min read

Indian pressurised heavy water reactor model

Indian PHWR-700 reactor model image used for the nuclear science centre story. Image: Wikimedia Commons.

The model helps the visitors understand how nuclear power stations generate electricity.

The country celebrated the International Museum Day on Monday to highlight the role of museums in cultural exchange and peace.

The global theme this year is “Museums Uniting a Divided World”, emphasising the potential of museums to act as bridges across cultural and social divides.

To mark the day, the Ministry of Culture hosted free entry to all National Council of Science Museums.

At the National Science Centre in the national capital, the day was celebrated by unveiling a water reactor model depicting India’s nuclear prowess, organising 3D films, heritage gallery and a special stargazing programme.

“I have been a visitor to the Centre since I was a kid.

I was very impressed by the water reactor model exhibit and the way which the entire nuclear energy section was redone by the Centre for the occasion,” Abhinav Kashyap, a Science graduate, said.

Another visitor said the government should keep updating and adding more interesting additions to the place so that the next generation also gets inspired by the exhibits.

Unveiling of the 700 MWe Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor model was a major highlight of the day.

“Museums are more than just buildings; they are spaces that bridge gaps and unite people through shared knowledge and heritage.

We are happy the nuclear energy water reactor model grabbed many eyeballs on the day,” an official of the National Science Centre said.

The IPHWR reactor is a horizontal pressure tube type.

These tubes are housed in a horizontal vessel called Calandria.

The tubes contain 12 fuel assemblies each and circulating pressurized heavy water coolant.

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