The educational sessions were held separately at two schools, SMK Negeri 1 Sungai Raya Kepulauan (Vocational High School) and SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Raya Kepulauan (Senior High School), with a total of approximately 400 students participating from grades 10, 11, and 12.

At the first session at SMK Negeri 1 Sungai Raya Kepulauan, the program began with opening remarks from the principal, Nazuardi, who warmly welcomed the BAPETEN team. In his address, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity for students to learn directly from the state's official regulatory agency.

"BAPETEN's presence opens up new perspectives for our students. They are now aware that nuclear energy can be safely utilized for a wide range of applications," he said.

Educational presentations were delivered by Taruniyati Handayani, Head of the Center for Regulatory Assessment of Nuclear Installations and Materials (P2STPIBN) at BAPETEN, alongside a team of BAPETEN radiation supervisors: Anggoro Septilarso, Tino Sawaldi Adi Nugroho, Imron, Rahmat Edhi Harianto, and Daddy Setyawan.

In the presentation, the Head of P2STPIBN explained that nuclear technology is not limited to electricity generation but also offers extensive benefits in the fields of health, agriculture, industry, food, and research. However, all such applications must be subject to strict oversight to ensure safety for the public and the environment. “BAPETEN is here to ensure that all uses of nuclear energy in Indonesia are safe, secure, and compliant with regulations,” she explained.

The students appeared enthusiastic as they listened to explanations regarding the fundamentals of nuclear reactions, comparisons between conventional thermal power plants and nuclear power plants, and the importance of oversight systems covering safety, security, and safeguards.

After concluding the session at the vocational high school (SMK), the BAPETEN team continued their outreach efforts at SMA Negeri 1 Sungai Raya Kepulauan, where they were welcomed by the school's vice principal, Mulyadi. The event was attended by hundreds of students from grades 10, 11, and 12, who filled the school hall.

The session was interactive, featuring numerous questions from students regarding the planned construction of a nuclear power plant at Gosong Beach. The BAPETEN team answered each question individually, using simple language to ensure the students could easily understand the concepts.

A warm and enthusiastic atmosphere prevailed throughout the event. Students who actively participated by answering questions received souvenirs and the opportunity to take photos with the BAPETEN team.

“The students have come to realize that nuclear energy is not something to be feared but rather a technology that can bring benefits, provided it is properly supervised,” the vice principal remarked.

BAPETEN is fostering nuclear literacy from an early stage through educational activities at these two schools. The agency aims to build public trust and readiness, particularly among the younger generation, regarding the safe and responsible use of nuclear energy.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to cultivate national nuclear literacy, especially in areas currently being evaluated as potential sites for nuclear power plants.

“Regardless of the technology used, a nuclear power plant is guaranteed to be safe and secure once it has been certified as such by BAPETEN,” concluded Head of P2STPIBN [BHKK/SP/Translator: GP]