Kota, Oct 14 : Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar has said that India will achieve 35 percent electricity generation from nuclear power plants by 2050 after the signing of the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Deal.

The nuclear deal has opened the doors of opportunity for India to set up nuclear power plants to meet its energy requirements, Kakodkar told reporters here.

Approval has been accorded for construction of seventh and eighth units at the nuclear power plant facility in Rajasthan, he said.

Kota (Rajasthan), Aug 11 : Rescue operations resumed this morning at the Geparnath temple in Kota District of Rajasthan, where at least 250 people have been stranded after the stairs leading to the Mahadeva temple collapsed leaving one pilgrim dead on Sunday.

The incident took place on Sunday afternoon when the staircase caved in. Nearly 70 devotees were inside the temple when the ladder collapsed due to heavy rush of pilgrims.

The Army has been requisitioned to assist the district administration in rescue operations. Helicopters have also been kept ready in case of any emergency.

Darkness hampered the rescue operation and temporary lights were installed to carry out the exercise, official sources said.