Kakodkar: no compromise on nuclear programme

Kakodkar, who is also secretary to the Department of Atomic Energy, said the country needed some additional uranium to start with, over and above what it already has, adding that India had been self-reliant in its capabilities to pursue an autonomous path, which is best for the country, but for the embargo which currently exists. He said India would pursue a three-stage domestic development programme which can lead to unleashing the vast energy potential present in the country8217;s thorium resources on high priority.