The Indo-U.S.

Nuclear Deal

Bharat C.
 Status of nuclear power
in India
21 nuclear power reactors

Total nuclear power plant installed capacity:

5780 MWe

Accounts for less than 3% of total generating

capacity
Highlights of the deal
India will
separate civilian & military facilities

place 14 civilian facilities under IAEA

get nuclear tech from U.S. for civilian use

Highlights contd.

India will
tighten export control regime

support non proliferation efforts

stick to MTCR, NSG, & IAEA guidelines

continue unilateral moratorium on testing

Highlights contd.

India reserves right to decide on future reactors

FBTR & PFBR out of civilian list

NSG nod mandatory

Deal with IAEA for India-specific guidelines

 Other Highlights
No intrusive inspections by the U.S.

No annual certifications from the U.S.

president on Indias compliance

Non-binding clauses on Iran issue

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