India imports 70 % of its oil requirement, coal reserves are depleting and alongwith hydro plants are a threat to the environment and for ecological balance. How do I does adress its energy needs ? Nuclear power plants is a viable option but India does not have the technology or fuel and has become a nuclear pariah after conducting tests in 1974/1998.
There is a price for everything. Toe the US line or remain energy deficient which will retard India's economic progress. Only economic growth will enable India to bargain more effectively with US in future regarding military and foreign policy matters.
