June 07, 2016 05:42 pm | Updated September 16, 2016 11:22 am IST
India seeks to become a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group as its uranium requirements are not matched by its production capacity. The graphic shows countrywise dependence on nuclear energy. Japan and Germany are gradually phasing out many reactors. China leads countries in the number of planned and new reactors under contruction.
Uranium demand
The intensity map above shows current demand for uranium to fuel nuclear reactors operating in various countries.
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