Kudankulam can withstand a Fukushima: Centre to SC

September 27, 2012 12:17

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu can withstand Fukushima-type incident.

"All safety measures are in place. Even if a Fukushima type of incident were to occur, Kudankulam is fully equipped to withstand any such unlikely event," the Centre said in its affidavit.

The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal against the Madras high court order which allowed fuel loading at the plant.

The Supreme Court also expressed concern over the safety aspects of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. "Will stop plant if if safety and environmental measures are not followed," SC judges said.

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