CIRUS Reactor: Canadian Reactor Export to India

The Canadian Government agreed to provide an NRX atomic research and experimental reactor to the Government of India as part of their contribution to the Colombo Plan. The agreement stated that the reactor would be used for peaceful purposes only, and India would provide the site, facilities, and local labor and materials, while Canada would provide external costs of designing, manufacturing, and supervising the installation of the reactor. Canada would also provide training and technical experts during the construction and initial operation of the reactor. The fuel elements for the reactor would be supplied from Canada or India, with arrangements to be agreed upon before the reactor was ready to operate. The agreement would enter into force on the date of signature.