In the final step to operationalise the Indo-US nuclear deal, American President George W Bush has sent the text of the landmark agreement to the US Congress for final approval.
The move by the White House comes five days after the 45-member Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) granted a waiver to India for carrying out nuclear commerce.
In a statement, the White House said it was transmitting the text of the agreement between the US and India "concerning peaceful uses of nuclear energy".
"The proposed Agreement provides a comprehensive framework for US peaceful nuclear cooperation with India. It permits the transfer of information, non-nuclear material, nuclear material, equipment (including reactors) and components for nuclear research and nuclear power production.
"It does not permit transfers of any restricted data. Sensitive nuclear technology, heavy-water production technology and production facilities, sensitive nuclear facilities, and major critical components of such facilities may not be transferred under the agreement unless it is amended," the statement said.
