PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION

**Executive Summary** This document summarizes nuclear power generation in India for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25, providing details on current projects under construction/commissioning and pre-project activities. It also highlights efforts to enhance plant availability and future plans, including Small Modular Reactors. The information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Nuclear Power Generation:** * Nuclear power generation was 47971 Million Units in 2023-24 and 56681 Million Units in 2024-25. * **Projects Under Construction / Commissioning:** * Rajasthan (RAPP-8): 1 X 700 MW, 98.60% Physical Progress * Kudankulam, Tamilnadu (KKNPP-3&4): 2 X 1000 MW, 80.51% Physical Progress * Kudankulam, Tamilnadu (KKNPP-5&6): 2 X 1000 MW, 41.56% Physical Progress * Gorakhpur, Haryana (GHAVP-1&2): 2 X 700 MW, Civil works in progress * **Projects Under Pre-project Activities:** * Kaiga, Karnataka (Kaiga-5&6): 2 X 700 MW, Pre-project activities are nearing completion * Gorakhpur, Haryana (GHAVP-3&4): 2 X 700 MW, Pre-project activities are in progress at different stages * Chutka, Madhya Pradesh (Chutka-1&2): 2 X 700 MW, Pre-project activities are in progress at different stages * Mahi Banswara, Rajasthan (Mahi Banswara-1&2 & Mahi Banswara-3&4): 2 X 700 MW, Pre-project activities are in progress at different stages. Implemented by ASHVINI, a Joint Venture of NPCIL and NTPC. * **Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR):** * BHAVINI is currently commissioning a 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) project at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. * Government has accorded approval to carry out pre-project activities for 2 x 500 MWe twin unit of FBR 1&2 project at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Government will be approached for financial sanction of FBR 1 & 2 projects after PFBR attains first criticality. * **Capacity Addition and Future Goals:** * 2100 MW capacity added in the last two years with completion of KAPP 3&4 and RAPP-7. * Installed capacity is 8780 MW (excluding RAPS-1), aiming for 22 GW by 2032. * **Plant Maintenance and Monitoring:** * Constant monitoring, mid-course corrections, and vendor meetings are used to ensure timely project implementation. * Predictive and preventive maintenance based on health assessment is in place for operating stations. * NPCIL's reactors have recorded continuous operation more than a year 54 times. * **Small Modular Reactors (SMR):** * Two SMRs (BSMR -200 and SMR -55) are planned for Tarapur, Maharashtra. * **Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS):** * TAPS Units 1&2 (2X160 MW) are undergoing refurbishment to extend their life. **Impact Analysis** **Government of India** * **Impact:** Responsible for monitoring project progress, providing approvals, and securing financial sanctions. * **Action Required:** Continue monitoring projects, provide necessary approvals for FBR 1 & 2 projects after PFBR criticality, and secure financial sanctions for FBR 1 & 2. **NPCIL and NTPC (through ASHVINI)** * **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and operating nuclear power plants. * **Action Required:** Continue construction and commissioning of projects, particularly Mahi Banswara, ensure timely completion of pre-project activities for Kaiga 5&6. **BHAVINI** * **Impact:** Responsible for commissioning the PFBR project. * **Action Required:** Continue commissioning the PFBR project and achieving first criticality. **Local Communities (Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra)** * **Impact:** Beneficiaries of increased power generation, potential economic development in the region, and potential environmental impact. * **Action Required:** No direct action required; however, remaining informed and engaged in community outreach is important.

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