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India’s govt manipulating in the interests of USA nuclear firms

Ever since the bill was passed, the US administration has been pressing India to make certain modifications, particularly about certain aspects of unlimited liability. But, India is not keen on making any changes.

Law firms hired to allay US fears on N-liability bill – The Economic Times. 13 Oct 10, MUMBAI: Ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit to India next month, the Nuclear Power Corporation (NPC) has engaged law firms to allay fears and apprehension of the US about the N-liability bill. Ever since the bill was passed, the US administration has been pressing India to make certain modifications, particularly about certain aspects of unlimited liability. But, India is not keen on making any changes.
NPC’s director (finance) Jagdeep Ghai said the French and Russians (who have signed the bilateral civil nuclear agreement) have no issues with the bill.

“The Americans should not have any fears either. The US laws are, however, different,” he acknowledged. Sources in NPC told TOI that the N-liability bill could be an important part of the agenda of talks between President Obama and PM Manmohan Singh. ….

October 13, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | India, politics international | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear spin, reactors