N-deal failure will slash India8217;s nuke power target: Kakodkar

8220;It is possible to realise DAE8217;s projected 20,000 MW by 2020 only if there is international civil nuclear cooperation,8221; Kakodkar told the media on the sidelines of the 98th Founder8217;s celebration of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

In mid 1990s, DAE had projected an ambitious programme 20,000mw keeping in mind 10,000 MW from Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor programme, 2500mw from Fast Breeder reactors and 8,000 MW from imported Light Water Reactors especially from Russia.

Even at that time mid 1990s, 8000mw was planned from the Russian nuclear cooperation. But although Russians are still interested in giving that much, unless the current international politics is set right, it may not be possible, Kakodkar said.