No wonder, Scientists out of power and retired will lament because there is nothing for them to gain. Those in power and politics, the story is totally different. Nuc deal means business of crores and crores od rupees - even a minor % would be a huge sum!
It is hightime v concentrate oo our non-conventional energy sources and thorium based power plants. US wants us to be tied in Uranium based plants. After the deal, government funding for thorium based research will be minimal - ploticians need commissions - self reliance is not of their primary concern. Import, import and import - is the aim, whether enriched uranium or coffins - they need commissions.