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Nuclear energy security and legislative constraints: a GS3 Science & Technology and International Relations case study.
Anil Kakodkar of the Atomic Energy Commission urged diplomats to secure NSG membership to ensure uranium availability and criticized the SHANTI Act, 2025 for restricting reactor designs.
Anil Kakodkar addressed a conference at IIT-M and DCIR in Chennai on October 09, 2026. The discussion centered on India's nuclear momentum and the limitations imposed by the SHANTI Act, 2025 on reactor designs.
Which multilateral body's membership is sought by India to ensure uranium availability?
Answer: (c) Nuclear Suppliers Group — The note states that Anil Kakodkar urged diplomats to secure NSG membership to ensure uranium availability.
Q. Examine the significance of NSG membership for India's nuclear energy security and the implications of domestic legislative restrictions on reactor design.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
Keywords: Nuclear non-proliferation · Energy security · Strategic autonomy · Technological constraints · Multilateral cooperation
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