The recently concluded Indo-US nuclear deal pertains to the United States providing necessary cooperation in the area of nuclear technology, on the civilian front, to India. It should be noted that nuclear technology used in the civilian sphere has the potential to enhance the generation of electricity significantly with less pollution to the environment.
If the United States is serious about the friendship in the region in general, and with India in particular, it should take the necessary steps to implement the civilian nuclear agreement mentioned above, with India.
Under the recently concluded Indo-US nuclear deal, a distinction has been made between the civilian and military streams of India's nuclear research facilities. India has also consistently maintained its strict adhrence to the policy of 'no first strike' against any potential agression by another nuclear weapon state.
