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Call for stopping India’s nuclear industry, and for independence in regulatory authority

The nuclear regulator must also be completely independent of the department of atomic energy (DAE),”……….Balaram’s demand for a moratorium — stopping nuclear power production for the time being — is likely to embarrass the government because of the positions he holds…….India’s nuclear power regulator – the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board – reports to the DAE, which is in charge of approving projects, creating a potential conflict of interest.

Top scientist calls for halt to N-power Charu Sudan Kasturi , Hindustan Times New Delhi, April 01, 2011 A top scientist on the Prime Minister’s scientific advisory council on Thursday demanded a nuclear moratorium following the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster in quake-ravaged Japan. This is the first direct call from within the government for a temporary stop to nuclear power production. P Balaram, 

director of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and member of the scientific advisory council to the PM, has joined a growing group of scientists and activists seeking a review of India’s nuclear strategy.”In the light of what has happened in Japan, I believe completely transparent safety audits are required for all nuclear projects. The nuclear regulator must also be completely independent of the department of atomic energy (DAE),” Balaram told HT over the phone.

Several scientists and activists had Wednesday issued a statement seeking a review of India’s nuclear policy.

But unlike others, Balaram’s demand for a moratorium — stopping nuclear power production for the time being — is likely to embarrass the government because of the positions he holds…….India’s nuclear power regulator – the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board – reports to the DAE, which is in charge of approving projects, creating a potential conflict of interest.

Top scientist calls for halt to N-power – Hindustan Times

April 1, 2011 - Posted by | India, opposition to nuclear, politics

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