India-Canada uranium deal and India’s nuclear programme
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India signed a CAD 2.6 billion deal with Canada's Cameco to supply 10,000 tonnes of uranium between 2027 and 2035 to bolster energy security.
Background
India signed a CAD 2.6 billion deal with Cameco (Canada) for 10,000 tonnes of uranium for the period 2027-2035. The deal is governed by the 2010 India-Canada Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA), which mandates India to provide fissionable material accounts to Canada.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia signed a CAD 2.6 billion deal with Cameco for 10,000 tonnes of uranium.
- FactIndia aims to increase nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047.
- FactIndia currently operates 24 nuclear reactors with a generation capacity of around 9 GW.
- BodyCameco is a Canadian uranium supplier.
- Act / BillIndia-Canada Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA) was signed in 2010.
For Mains
Q. Examine how strengthening bilateral nuclear cooperation with Canada can contribute to India's goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security: Reducing reliance on domestic mining to meet 100 GW target
- Regulatory compliance: Adherence to fissionable material accounting under the 2010 NCA
- Strategic diversification: Balancing civilian nuclear expansion with military and medical isotope production
Keywords: Energy Security · Nuclear Cooperation · Fissionable Material · Civil Nuclear Agreement · Strategic Autonomy
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