P. Balaram, a molecular biophysicist and director of the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, and 60 others last week wrote an
open letter to the public, stating: «We strongly believe that India must radically
review its nuclear power policy for appropriateness, safety, costs, and public acceptance, and
undertake an independent, transparent safety audit of all its nuclear facilities, which involves non-Department of Atomic Energy experts and civil society organisations.