Unshackling of technological embargoes through N-deal

More support for the Nuclear Deal - from the people who understand the technicalities behind the deal....

The Indo-US nuclear deal could lead to a possible "unshackling" of technological embargoes, further aiding the domestic nuclear programme of the country, the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Mr Anil Kakodkar has said.

"The possible unshackling of the technology embargo regime that has operated around us for decades without success is a welcome opportunity that we should be able to exploit without any adverse impact on our autonomous domestic research and development and implementation of our three stage nuclear programme," Anil Kakodkar said at a recent function.

Kakodkar said the nation would continue to pursue its three stage development programme for nuclear power.

The government, he said, was aware of the pressing energy needs, and was prepared to bring in additionalities through international civil nuclear co-operation.

This is a important set of comments because the senior scientist, was among those consulted during the negotiations for the 123 Agreement for the civil nuclear deal.

He knows what he talks about.