among AEC, me Geological Survey of India, ONGC, user agendcs, etc, needs to be worked out. A series of experiments under differing .site conditions would be necessary. The country RAILWAY STRIKE has invested nearly Rs 980 crores (at 1972-73 prices) in the last 20 years on the atomic energy programme. A carefully worked-out policy is necessary to make this considerable investment to yield commensurate returns.