In the context of the unfolding nuclear disaster in Japan, it would be necessary to revisit our nuclear power policy. In 1996, I was member-incharge of energy in the Planning Commission. I have a clear memory of what I had said in meetings and the notings of that period. The proposal to go in for a big expansion in our nuclear power capacity was based on our growing demand for power, essential for our development, increasing concern for the environment and the global pressure for countries to reduce their carbon emission from coal-based power stations. I had taken the view that on several grounds, the nuclear power route was not the preferred solution. After 15 years, I can only summarise my arguments against nuclear power. THE COST-BENEFIT RATIO