The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) announced that India is going to add 18 more nuclear power reactors with a capacity to generate 13,800MW of electricity.
India aims to diversify its energy sources to reduce carbon emission by fossil fuels. Nuclear power is one of the alternatives for the traditional method of generating electricity from fossil fuel. In this aspect India aims to increase the utility of these power in its overall energy mix.
PM dedicated 2 power plant in Gujarat
Earlier on 22 February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated two new power reactor units which can produce 700 MW each at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station(KAPS 3 & 4) in Gujarat. These two reactors are completely home built as it is completely designed, constructed and operated by Indian industries.
During this, Prime Minister Narendra said that “the role of nuclear power in electricity generation is going to increase in the 21st century and it is a matter of pride that India is Atmanibhar (Self reliant India) in this advanced technology”.
Upcoming & existing nuclear power plants in India
After the dedication of these power reactors to the nation by the Prime Minister, NPCIL officially shared that they are planning to add 18 more nuclear power reactors by 2032. Out of these 18 reactors which they planned to operate, eight reactors are under construction by NPCIL with a capacity of 6800 MW and the remaining ten reactors with 7000 MW are under pre-project activities. These new 18 power reactors are expected to complete by 2032 and can produce 22480 MW power.
It is noteworthy that India has 22 operating nuclear power plants with an installed capacity of 6780 MW. Out of these 22 power plants, Rajasthan has 6 power plants; Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & Karnataka have 4 power plants each, Gujarat & UttarPradesh have 2 power plants each.
