“I think people anxieties are logical, their problems should have been addressed directly. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited should opens the nuclear plants doors to public, at least they will understand the importance of nuclear energy,” said 23 years old Doctor, intern from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Delhi.

“Lack of awareness is problem in our country, people should have been educate differentiate between Fukushima Plant and KKNPP. Our government failed to inform them significance of nuclear power when there is shortage of coal production,” said scientist from Insititute of Science and Technology.

The facts of KKNPP are that it is in a low seismic zone and at height of 13.5 m above sea level, thereby just about quashing the threats of an earthquake or a tsunami. The case has become more political headache for the government than a merely safety issue. People have to understand that the first generation reactors as at Fukushima amd current third generation reactors are world aparts in the terms of safety, technology and others emergency measures. Instead of addressing people’s distresses directly, country nuclear programmes sharply growing divergence between government, politlicians and citizens. Nuclear power production still remains an attractive option to developing and energy poor nation like India. The country cannot afford continued over-dependence on thermal power because of environment and availability of coal and needs to expand its energy basket. Government must learn lessons from agitators before starting any new projects, and politicians must stop playing vote bank policies in the nation's interest. The price for KKNPP and Jaitapur power plant will be heavy if they are not commissioned in time.