To obtain technology from US might not be a good idea for India. Why not search around and see who can got better offer on table without any strings attached. Entering into an agreement might restrict India for something which they India does not know today and trusting US might result harmful for Indian economy and freedom later. You have too many engineering and scientists of your own and technology available by others and it would be better if given thoughts before going ahead with US.
RE:A collaboration
by Satheesh on Feb 21, 2006 06:35 PM Permalink
akram, your idea is nice, but you need to read a little more about the background. No other country has anything in the table. US is trying to bend the rules of the NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group) to favour India... inspite of the various opposition it is running into it. Also, by signing the agreement with US, we are not throwing away out rights to do any research... as claimed by many. Yes, I agree it is a costly exercise to mark the nuclear facilities as civilian and military, but the advantage we get from it many times the cost of the separation. Middle east countries are minting money from crude oil, and we are dependent on their fuel for 75% of our needs. We are paying 20 billion dollars (around 85,000 crores) every year to import oil from other countries. Please understand, we urgently need a long term supply of clean fuel. Our fast breeder reactors won't be ready until 2011.
