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India panel to suggest tougher nuclear liability bill | Reuters

‘NEW DELHI, Aug 17 Reuters – An Indian parliamentary panel will on Wednesday recommend changes to a bill aimed at opening up a $150 billion nuclear power market, including more compensation for accidents and extending liability to private suppliers.’

‘The panel will recommend the liability cap be trebled to $320 million, a member of the panel who asked not to be named, said.’

via UPDATE 1-India panel to suggest tougher nuclear liability bill | Reuters.

A $320 million liability cap couldn’t cover much in the event of a serious accident, which means this proposal amounts to a transfer of the cost of risk to the public.