10-06-2008, 10:40 PM
As a immediate gain of this nuclear deal,India can now look forward to import natural uranium to fuel its 17 Nuclear reactors, many of which are running at 57 % or less capacity against normal generation factor of 90%.This will bring marginal relief to the power sector.Five more reactors are presently under construction and according to Nuclear Power Corporation of India. They intend to go in for 8 more reactors in the first phase post Nuclear Deal. This is expected to add 8000MW at an investment of Rs. 50 to 60 thousand Crores.
The construction of this plant will also benefit the steel, cement and other industries and will certainly generate more employment. Therefore, the CII has welcomed the development.
The construction of this plant will also benefit the steel, cement and other industries and will certainly generate more employment. Therefore, the CII has welcomed the development.