India, June 22 -- Experts say that 'strain' is the most important criterion which directly governs the service life of nuclear power structures.

New Delhi: "Strain" monitoring equipment or sensors that are installed at unit 1 and unit 2 of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, have not been functioning properly for the last two years, The Sunday Guardian has learnt.

The primary function of these "strain" monitoring equipment is to enable the timely detection of any condition or behaviour that would signal any deterioration in the nuclear power plant structure and provide an early warning to ensure the safety of the structure.

The Sunday Guardian, over a period of 12 days, sent emails and SMSs to officers concerned of the Nuclear Power C...