The AERB has moved siting consent for the Mahi-Banswara nuclear project to ASHVINI, the NPCIL-NTPC joint venture. PM Modi will inaugurate the project, which includes four 700 MWe PHWR units, expanding India’s nuclear power capacity
India's NTPC plans to acquire overseas uranium assets to fuel its upcoming nuclear power projects. Through joint ventures and individual efforts, NTPC is expanding into nuclear energy to support India's clean energy goals and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited, the JV entity of NPCIL and NTPC, has received the approval from the govt to build, own and operate nuclear power plants in India in accordance with provisions of the Atomic Energy Act 1962.
This is the second major supply order secured by BHEL through competitive bidding for the Fleet Mode implementation programme of 10x700 MWe nuclear projects.
He also said the first pour of concrete for the construction of two more 1,000 MW units (Units 5 and 6) at Kudankulam is expected to happen this year and the 700 MW unit at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS)
The NPCIL-Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd is the only atomic power generator in India while the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the country's sole space agency.