Abdul Kalam has earlier emphasized on using Thorium based power plants, but none of the Politicians heard him at that time. Now SP is harping to get some Importance in UPA. To get a share of the loot!***The present deal with US will only help the equipment manufacturers from US and politicians/bureaucrats who can earn kick-backs, as we do not even manufacture Stand-by Diesel Generating Sets meant for Nuclear Power Plant (Conforming to IEEE-382 Spec).*** This point to be noted by all who are asking to go for a deal with US. India will become MORE POOR if they depend on US. Instead of standing on their OWN feet & MAKING sincere effort to combat power issue. Regards!