This is the first time in our history, that villagers are opposing the construction of a Nuclear Power Plant. Most States are demanding such plants, considering power supply, employment opportunities etc. thinking that it is pollution free.
The reality is that it converts the whole area, into a danger zone, inviting an accident like the one at Chernobyl in Russia. The Russians could control the spread of radiation, by spreading soil, brought from various parts, transported in planes, as the whole nation rose as one man. All European countries admired the management of a disaster of such magnitude.
Can we do it?
The negative factors are:
Such projects are very costly and the real cost is hidden, because of the fact that, intense supervision by BARC Scientists, is ignored in cost calculations.
Still, no one knows how to dismantle a plant. The cost of dismantling should also be taken into account, in calculating the cost. This cost is enormous.
Disposal of spent fuel, which is highly radioactive, is also very difficult. An accident of the special train carrying it can be disastrous.
A newly constructed Atomic Power Plant was abandoned in Switzerland, after the people voted in favour of this idea, after the Chernobyl accident.
The villagers are opposing the acquisition of land for the Project, because they fear that the environment will be spoilt forever. Their fears are legitimate and we all should join the struggle against the plant.
It is necessary to create awareness about the dangers to life and environment posed by nuclear power plants
