03-30-2006, 02:47 PM
<b>It is not quite clear what is the contention of Agniviyu. The India-USA Nuclear Deal and use of Uranium or Thorium are two separate issues. The Australian stand about supply of Uranium to India need not be given undue importance. The first step needed for speedy increase in power generation by use of nuclear energy requires the lifting of ban on India regarding transfer of nuclear technology by the Nuclear Supplier Group. This is possible only if the laws are amended by the US Congress, so as to provide special status to India.
Once this is done, all other elements will fall in place almost automatically. France at the moment has the most advance technology or the manufacturing of nuclear power reactors and other related accessories. Next comes the United Kingdom and both these nations will have immediate economic benefits, as soon as the ban on India is lifted. The United States also has the latest technology, but it has not produced any nuclear power reactor since the last 25 years. It will take some time for the US companies to set up production line for this type of product.
The second point of discussion relates to what type of fuel needs to be used in the proposed reactors. Initially, we should go in to use uranium as a fuel but subsequently should construct nuclear power stations with Thorium as fuel. Simply because Australia has made an announcement that it will not be selling uranium to India need not cause any panic. There are large numbers of countries around the world who will be too willing to oblige India once the US Ban is removed.</b>
Once this is done, all other elements will fall in place almost automatically. France at the moment has the most advance technology or the manufacturing of nuclear power reactors and other related accessories. Next comes the United Kingdom and both these nations will have immediate economic benefits, as soon as the ban on India is lifted. The United States also has the latest technology, but it has not produced any nuclear power reactor since the last 25 years. It will take some time for the US companies to set up production line for this type of product.
The second point of discussion relates to what type of fuel needs to be used in the proposed reactors. Initially, we should go in to use uranium as a fuel but subsequently should construct nuclear power stations with Thorium as fuel. Simply because Australia has made an announcement that it will not be selling uranium to India need not cause any panic. There are large numbers of countries around the world who will be too willing to oblige India once the US Ban is removed.</b>