Nuclear accidents:

Atomic Energy Authority proposes MoU with India

Disna Mudalige

The Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority has proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian government as a precautionary action over possible nuclear accidents, Chairman Dr W Abeywickrema told the Daily News.

He said that the proposal has been extended to the Power and Energy Ministry and the External Affairs Ministry.

India contains 20 nuclear plants. According to geographical data, the distance between Sri Lanka and India is about 20 km.

The Chairman said that three nuclear plants are being constructed in South India while eight more plants have been planned.