remaining local mediocre scientists are jusy giving empty claims abouit developing thorium reaators. its not possible when the best scientist have left to america and all reactors in india have been built with russian or american help. most defence projects have failed eg. arjun tank, tejas fighter. the few that work such as brahmos & isro are done with close russian collaboration.
either sign the deal with anerica OR the NPT, else the nuclear plants run out of fuel soon.