DAE to mine uranium in AP.

Jun. 9--HYDERABAD, India -- The department of atomic energy is planning to set up greenfield uranium mining facilities in Nalgonda and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. The department will pump in over Rs 1,600 crore. The project is awaiting clearances from the ministries of environment and mines.

"This is part of our three-stage nuclear energy development programme. Our aim is to become self-sustainable to meet our energy requirements," said Anil Kakodkar, chairman of Atomic Energy Commission and secretary of the department of atomic energy. The department is also ...

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