Nuclear Power for India! Stalled Reactor Project to Get Back on Track Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Visit

Ahead of the forthcoming visit of the US President Donald Trump next month, top officials of both sides are having several rounds of talks in an effort to resolve issues related to the six US nuclear power plants in India. For over a decade officials from both sides have had several rounds of commercial as well as technology-related negotiations for the US company to build six nuclear reactors. India has planned to triple its nuclear capacity by 2024 in an effort to give up the fossil fuels. If and when the contract between India and the US becomes active it is expected to give a big push to the country’s $150-billion nuclear power programme. Though the dates of President Trump’s visit have not been officially announced, it is expected that the visit will be in the second half of February. Read More…