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The time for private participation in the
nuclear-power
sector seems to have arrived.
CNR Rao, head of the Scientific Advisory Council to
the PM, has sought reforms in existing regulations to
allow the private sector in the field of nuclear
power. He wants the government to build a consensus on
the issue.
Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam said he favored
self-reliance in the country''s nuclear power program
and energy independence.
Addressing the nation on the occasion of National
Science Day, Kalam said: "Nuclear
scientists have
always shown the country how nuclear technology can be
used for increasing the agricultural produce, medical
application and nuclear power generation." However,
"every one of the nuclear scientists and science
leaders realised that the self reliance is the most
promising route", he said.
In a veiled criticism of sanction imposed by developed
countries following India''s nuclear tests, he said the
country''s nuclear programme had been under
technological denials for decades.
Recalling his experience as chief of Aeronautical
Development Agency (ADA) during the sanctions regime,
he said "Particularly the Light Combat Aircraft
programme came to a halt because of
collaborating countries breaking the agreements on the
development contracts undertaken," Kalam said.
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