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New Delhi: After the contentious passing of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill 2010 by the Rajya Sabha on 30 August, a coalition of organizations and concerned individuals have issued a statement provoking fundamental questions on the adoption of nuclear fission as a large-scale source of energy for India. The passing of the bill now by both houses of Parliament is expected to open the floodgates for nuclear reactor companies to establish new facilities.
 

31 August 2010

The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill 2010 has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament and now only awaits assent by the President of India. This will operationalise the India-USA civilian nuclear agreement and will open the floodgates for nuclear reactor companies to establish new facilities in India.

by Walden Bello

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