[There are two sets of news reports - at I & II, one year old, and just fresh ones, at III and IV. The similarities of the contents are too striking.
As it appears, nothing much happened on the nuclear front since Modi-Putin talks and agreements concluded one year back. So, the same unexecuted package, presumably with increased local content, is reproduced now as something brand new. By the way, even 'Make in India' had been talked of one year back.] I/IV. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/russia-agrees-to-supply-12-nuclear-reactors-to-india-over-20-years/articleshow/45471506.cms Russia agrees to supply 12 nuclear reactors to India over 20 years By PTI | 11 Dec, 2014, 01.08PM IST NEW DELHI: Russia will build at least 12 nuclear reactors in India by 2035 and agreed to manufacture advanced helicopters as both countries today signed 20 pacts in oil, gas, defence, investment and other key sectors to futher ramp up their strategic cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in their annual summit, vowed to take the close ties to a new level as both sides outlined a new vision for nuclear energy cooperation. Calling Russia a "pillar of strength" for India, Modi, in a joint media interaction with Putin, said the strategic partner will remain New Delhi's "most important defence partner" though options have increased. "President Putin and I discussed a broad range of new defence projects. We also discussed how to align our defence relations to India's own priorities, including Make in India. Snipped II/IV. http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Modi-Putin-Talks-12-New-Nuclear-Reactors-in-India-20-Agreements-Inked/2014/12/12/article2566705.ece Modi-Putin Talks: 12 New Nuclear Reactors in India; 20 Agreements Inked By PTI Published: 12th December 2014 12:46 AM Last Updated: 12th December 2014 08:41 AM NEW DELHI: Nuclear energy cooperation between India and Russia got a major boost with both sides Thursday inking a vision document for the construction of 12 Russia-built nuclear units in India over the next two decades as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin held summit talks here. The two sides inked 20 agreements, including in the sphere of defence cooperation, oil and gas and in trade, after the holding of the 15th India-Russia annual summit. Modi, reading out a statement after the talks, termed India's strategic partnership with Russia "incomparable in content". While Modi said that both sides outlined an "ambitious vision for nuclear energy of at least 10 more reactors", Putin, in his address, said Russia would set up "20 nuclear units" in India and also cooperate in uranium mining. The 12 reactors includes the 1,000-megawatt Russia-built reactor that has begun operations at the Kudankulam nuclear power station in Tamil Nadu and the second unit that is set to come onstream in 2015. India inked agreements for units 3 and 4 at Kudankulam. Besides these, two more would come up at Kudankulam. Land has to be earmarked for the remaining new six reactors to be built by Russia, said sources. India agreed to "expeditiously identify a second site, in addition to Kudankulam, for the construction of the 12 Russia-designed nuclear power units in India", the vision document said. It was inked by India's Department of Atomic Energy and Russia's state nuclear power corporation Rosatom. Among the 20 agreements inked was a formal contract between the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Atomstroyexport, Russia's nuclear power equipment and service export monopoly, for units 3 and 4 at Kudankulam. The agreement marks the "commencing of the implementation" of the two units "with supply of some major equipment" by the Russian company. Snipped III/IV. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-and-russia-sign-16-agreements-russia-to-help-build-12-nuclear-reactors/articleshow/50318010.cms India and Russia sign 16 agreements, Russia to help build 12 nuclear reactors By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, ET Bureau | 25 Dec, 2015, 05.30AM IST NEW DELHI: Eyeing to further expand 'privileged' strategic partnership India and Russia on Thursday concluded plethora of 16 agreements across civil nuclear energy, defence, hydrocarbon, space, investments including setting up of 12 Russian built reactors for two sites as Moscow endorsed Delhi's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC). ... Part of the 16 agreements is also aimed at increasing people-to-people contacts between the two sides that has not been a strong element in the relationship. While there was no formal announcement for the second site for setting up of the Russian supported nuclear power plant, it is understood the plant will be coming up in Andhra Pradesh. The two sides also agreed that some of the components of the Russian made reactors will be manufactured in India. This. the PM, said will give a push to the Make in India initiative. The summit gave a push to setting up of additional reactors at Kudankulam where a total of six reactors will be set up. The two sides agreed to actively work towards localization of manufacturing in India under the aegis of Make in India and in tandem with the serial construction of nuclear power plants. In this context, they welcomed the finalization of Programme of Action for localization between RosAtom of Russia and the Department of Atomic Energy of India. Snipped IV. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/first-defence-deal-under-make-in-india-pm-modi-signs-deal-with-russia-to-manufacture-226-choppers/ ‘Make in India’ to be at the centrestage of India-Russia strategic relationship With regard to nuclear energy, Modi said the pace of cooperation is increasing and progress is being made on 12 Russian reactors at two sites in India. Written by Shubhajit Roy | Moscow | Updated: December 25, 2015 8:41 am Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. (Source: PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. (Source: PTI) INDIA AND Russia on Thursday agreed to put the government’s flagship “Make in India” programme at the centrestage of their strategic relationship, as New Delhi and Moscow decided to build nuclear reactor components and military helicopters in India. Apart from helicopters, the agreement is expected to result in the construction of 12 atomic plants with the involvement of Indian firms. Russia is the first country to have agreed to take the initiative under the “Make in India” umbrella in two key strategic sectors — nuclear and defence. Sources said that while this move is perceived as a vote of confidence in India’s economy, it also puts a lid — at least, for the time being — on concerns in New Delhi about Moscow’s growing proximity to Islamabad. ... On the nuclear field, Modi said, “The pace of our cooperation in nuclear energy is increasing. We are making progress on our plans for 12 Russian nuclear reactors at two sites. The agreement today will increase Indian manufacturing content in these reactors. It supports my mission of Make in India. I thank President Putin for his support.” Putin said Unit-II of the Kudankulam plant in Tamil Nadu, being built by Russia, will be commissioned within weeks and negotiations are at an advanced staged for units III and IV. The two sides inked 16 pacts, which included those on the nuclear and defence sectors. Snipped -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
