**Summary:**
This policy addresses the operational status and power allocation of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in India. As of July 23, 2025, two units (KKNPP 1 & 2) are operational, generating a total of 2000 MW (2 x 1000 MW). The Ministry of Power (MoP) allocates this power to beneficiary states and union territories according to established norms. The current allocation from KKNPP 1 & 2 is as follows: Karnataka (442 MW), Kerala (266 MW), Tamil Nadu (925 MW), Puducherry (67 MW), and Unallocated (300 MW). Four additional reactors (KKNPP 3, 4, 5 & 6), each with a capacity of 1000 MW (2 x 1000 MW each), are under construction and are planned for progressive commissioning, ultimately increasing the site's total capacity to 6000 MW. The MoP will decide on the power allocation from these upcoming units (KKNPP 3 & 4 and KKNPP 5 & 6) at a later date. This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Atomic Energy: The Indian government department responsible for nuclear energy.
Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project: A nuclear power plant located in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu, India.
KKNPP1: Unit 1 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.
KKNPP2: Unit 2 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.
Ministry of Power: The Indian government ministry responsible for electricity.
Karnataka: A state in India, a beneficiary of power allocation from KKNPP.
Kerala: A state in India, a beneficiary of power allocation from KKNPP.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India, a beneficiary of power allocation from KKNPP.
Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: KUNDANKULAM
NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 3:39PM by PIB Delhi
Presently, two units i.e., KKNPP-1 & 2 are operational at the Kudankulam Site.
The total power output from the operational units at KKNPP is 2000 MW comprising of KKNPP, Unit-1 & 2 (2
x 1000 MW).
The power generated by central sector power generating stations is allocated to the beneficiary states and
union territories in the electricity region by the Ministry of Power (MoP) as per laid down norms.
Accordingly, the power from KKNPP - 1&2 (2x1000 MW) has been allocated as follows:
State Allocation in MW
Karnataka 442
Kerala 266
T a m i l
925
Nadu
Puducherr
67
y
Unallocate
300
d
With regard to the allocation of power from upcoming units i.e., KKNPP-3 & 4 (2X1000 MW) & KKNPP-5
& 6 (2X1000 MW), Ministry of Power will take a decision at an appropriate time.
Presently four reactors i.e., KKNPP-3 & 4 (2 x 1000 MW) and KKNPP-5 & 6 (2 x1000 MW) are at different
stages of construction and are planned to be commissioned progressively, taking up the total capacity of the
site to 6000 MW.
This information was given by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science
and Technology, Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Atomic Energy and Department of Space, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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NKR/PSM
(Release ID: 2147277)