After Indian independence from the United Kingdom, Indian Prime Minister Jawarharalal Nehru authorized the development of a nuclear program headed by Homi J. Bhabha; the "Atomic Energy Act" of 1948 focused on peaceful development.
Indian Prime Minister Jawarharalal Nehru authorized the development of a nuclear program. This was after Indian independence from the United Kingdom. This nuclear program was headed by Homi J. Bhabha. The "Atomic Energy Act" of 1948 focused on peaceful development.