(a) the present schemes relating to peaceful use of atomic energy being implemented at present;
(b) the details of proposals being considered in this regard;
(c) whether there is any proposal to import uranium on long term basis for power generation in the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a) The application of Atomic Energy in India for peaceful
purposes has been in the fields of industry, medicine
and agriculture apart from generating nuclear power.
(b) Research and Development effort in identifying newer
applications of Atomic Energy for peaceful uses is
an ongoing process apart from setting up of additional
Nuclear Power Plants for generation of electricity.
(c) Adequate resources of uranium are available to meet
the requirements of the approved Nuclear Power
generation programme of the country.
(d) Does not arise.