Articles
Future energised
Publication Year: 2006
Author(s): Dr Rajendra K Pachauri
Abstract:
There are very strong reasons to believe that the historic India-US deal will define India as an emerging power. But perhaps the biggest reason for satisfaction lies in the implications that this agreement has for India's future energy supply. Recently the US Department of Energy (USDOE) formulated a programme called the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), which is described as a comprehensive strategy to increase US and global energy security, and to encourage clean development around the world while reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation and improving the environment. Essentially, the partnership is directed at developing nations to access clean nuclear energy as a source of electricity. President Bush has provided $250 million in the USDOE?s 2007 budget as an initial step to accelerate the development of technology as part of GNEP.
Source: The Indian Express
Publisher/Organisation: Indian Express Group