Department of Atomic Energy
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Generation Of Nuclear Power

Posted On: 23 MAR 2022 3:48PM by PIB Delhi

The target for nuclear power by the turn of the century (year 2100) has not been set yet. At present, the target set is to reach a nuclear power capacity of 22480 MW by 2031, from the 6780 MW at present.

In addition to projects presently under construction (8700 MW), the Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for setting up ten indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MW capacity each in fleet mode. On the progressive completion of projects under construction and accorded sanction, the installed nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 22480 MW by the year 2031 which includes Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)[500 MW], being implemented by BHAVINI.        

In addition to the sanctioned projects, the government has also accorded ‘In-Principle’ approval of the following five new sites for setting up nuclear power projects:

Site & Location

Capacity (MW)

In Cooperation With

Jaitapur, Maharashtra

6 X 1650

France

Kovvada, Andhra Pradesh

6 X 1208

United States of

 America

Chhaya, MithiVirdi, Gujarat

6 X 1000*

Haripur, West Bengal

6 X 1000*

Russian Federation

Bhimpur, Madhya Pradesh

4 X 700

Indigenous

‘*’ Nominal capacity.

This information was given by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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SNC / RR


(Release ID: 1808681)
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