My fellow countrymen, it is time to think beyond party lines. This is a matter of national security and national prosperity.
We can never have all our energy needs fullfilled by Nuclear powerplants and we should not do that. Our energy portfolio needs to be diverse. If we get 13% from Nuclear, that we a good mix. The rest can come from Coal, bio-fuels, wind, Hydro etc.
Don't forget the fact the Indian economy is growing at the rate of 8% every year. We are far behind in the manufacturing sector compared to other countries. A big reason for that is the state of our infrastructure and utility items such as electricity and water. These are essential to have a strong manufacturing economy.
50% of our agricultural produce is wasted...Yes wasted in transportation. Adequate electricity will enable better storage facilities.
Nuclear power plants are less dependent on location as oppose to some other options. Not affected by rainfall. It is a reliable source or energy and we all know how important that is.
It is important we recognize the impact of this agreement on our daily lives. India is a strong democratic country unlike our neighbours. We do not need to test more nuclear weapons. We have enough to deter any threat. It is time for us now to focus on our economic expansion. We are one 6th of the world population and our GDP is 2% of world GDP. Isn't it time that we stand up and live up to our full potential ?
Agreement 123 is the step in the right direction...
