By KUNA
New Delhi : India Tuesday said that no other time would be more appropriate than the present period to debate on a theme of peace and development as non-state actors and terror groups are making efforts to acquire nuclear weapons.
Addressing the 18th World Congress of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) here today, Indias Minister for Health Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss said: “As of today, even if the States decide against the use of nuclear weapons, there is a serious danger of these weapons falling into the hands of non-state groups. A still dangerous proposition is the terrorists using these bombs or improvised nuclear devices.” “History is witness to the unprecedented destruction caused by the atomic bombing on Hiroshima and Nagasaki… The damage done to mankind and civilisation is remembered even today for the humanity to learn lessons,” Dr Ramadoss said.
“However, the global race for nuclear militarisation has forced countries with limited resources to think and act for preparedness and response” It is in this context that this Conference may have touched upon wide-ranging topics, which are relevant to us today,” the Minister said.
Representatives and leaders from more than 59 countries participated in the conference jointly organised by IPPNW and Indian Doctors for Peace and Development.