India has clearly pointed out to the Sri Lankan government that there will be no danger from Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant to that country, Union Minister of State V. Narayanasamy said.
The Koodankulam Plant will start production in 45 days, he said in Karaikal on Sunday speaking to media persons, adding that after the inspection by the nuclear reactor team, the trial for enrichment of uranium fuel will be initiated in 20 days and experts’ opinion will also be sought.
In another 40 to 45 days, 1,000 MW of power will be produced at the first reactor and in the next two months the second reactor will also start functioning.
The minister said, “The Union Government has clearly pointed out to the Sri Lankan government that there will be no danger from the Koodankulam plant to that country.”
On the parliamentary delegation to Sri Lanka, he said the visit would assess the condition of Tamils in the post-war period.
As the selection of team members had been done based on party representation in parliament, the CPI and Tirumavalavan could not be accommodated, the minister was quoted as saying by Express News Service.
On the fishermen’s issue, he added that consultations were under way to identify fishing areas and fishing periods. Once an agreement is reached with Sri Lanka, the issue will be solved, he said.
