Indo-Us Nuclear Deal
Sep 4th, 2007 | By | Category: Articles
Though the HYDE act of the US makes it clear that the nuclear deal would be off the moment India conducts fresh tests, India has been assured that President George W. Bush would use his waiver in case of such an eventuality, and US and India would jointly convene a group of friendly suppliers country such as Russia, France, UK to pursue measures that shall ensure future fuel supply to India.
The left parties, however, are busy in the infinite process of leg pulling and raising allegations against the deal and threatening the govt to withdraw support. According to them, this deal can jeopardize the sovereignity of our nation with respect to conducting a nuclear test. But this allegation seems to be an irrational one because it has been clearly mentioned in the 123 agreement that India is free to conduct a nuclear test in a 'changed security environment', which further ensures that if any of our neighbour countries impose a nuclear deterrent to our nation, we have an inalienable right to defend ourselves in any possible way.
The political parties have completely turned a blind eye towards the positive points of this deal, which include
* A continuous supply of nuclear fuel from US for our atomis reactors.
* Reprocessing of the spent fuel.
* Reproceesing uses Uranium and converts it into plutonium, which can be used for military purposes and thorium, which can be used effectively in nuclear reactors.
* Convincing NSG, and getting clearance with the help of US to assure an uninterrupted fuel supply.
* US will help India to build a strategic nuclear fuel reserve.
* Either side can terminate the agreement with a one year notice period.
This deal envisages that India no longer be an isolated nation in relation to using Nuclear Energy for its starving energy needs so as to support its huge population. The global implication of this deal is rather more positive then negative. The political parties should realize that such deals are successful with prudent negotiations, and not by conflicts.
Bilateral arguments are based on bilateral and mutual benefits and even if US is planning to establish a $100 billion nuclear industry through this deal, our nation will also be benefited from these establishments and will no longer depend on renewable resources of energy.
Every deal has its pros and cons and this deal seems to be perfectly balanced on both sides to fulfill the commitments mentioned in the 123 Agreement. In conclusion, each deal has its price and if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks it is the right decision to get the required benefits and have an optimistic approach towards it.