Question : Setting up of Atomic Park by Pakistan

(a) whether Pakistan is preparing to set up an atomic park;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto?



Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) The Government had seen press reports about Pakistan''s interest in setting up "Nuclear Parks” as a means to attract foreign investors in setting up private nuclear power plants. The stated reason for this was to meet the country''s growing energy requirements.

(b) & (c) Does not arise.

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