URANIUM FUEL FOR INDIA

The article "Uranium Thorn" published in the Editorial Opinion page of the Times of India dated 20th April, 2007 made an interesting reading. Dr. Rory Medcalf has brought out very well the dilemma of Australia in responding to India's request for uranium fuel for PHWR reactors. It seems to be real. Australia has everything to gain by supporting India in the time of need than waiting for India to sign the one-sided imperfect instrument such as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which is unlikely. The author's suggestion to Australia of keeping its options open and keep the dialogue with India going will be a well thought out strategy. Who wants to miss out the goodwill of a future democratic superpower with strong economy and a huge reservoir of talented manpower?