Says plant is safe and secure, necessary for economic growth SC today dismissed a plea against commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear plant. The plant is safe and secure and is necessary for larger public interest and economic growth of the country, the apex court said. Nuclear power plants are needed in the country for the present and future generations, it added. It also asked authorities to endeavour to withdraw criminal cases against those protesting the plant's commissioning. SC also gave 15 guidelines on commissioning, safety and security and environmental issues concerning the plant.