Question : NUCLEAR TESTS



(a) whether the Government propose to conduct more nuclear test in near future; and

(b) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)

(a) & (b) Government have declared a voluntary moratorium on further underground nuclear test explosions after carrying out five successful tests of a variety of nuclear devices of advanced designs on 11 and 13 May 1998.