PARLIAMENT QUESTION: OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF NPCIL NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - 29th July 2026 - Department of Atomic Energy - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Department of Atomic Energy
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This report provides a status update on the operational performance and ongoing construction of NPCIL nuclear power plants as of July 2026. It details the capacity, revised costs, and commissioning timelines for multiple projects across Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, with scheduled completions extending to 2032. The document also highlights strategic collaborations for power augmentation and summarizes the safety and security protocols currently in place.
Key Points / Main Content
Project Status and Timelines
- RAPP-7&8 (Rawatbhata, Rajasthan): 2 x 700 MW capacity; commenced commercial operation on April 15, 2026, and is in the advanced stage of commissioning at a cost of Rs. 22,924 crore.
- GHAVP-1&2 (Gorakhpur, Haryana): 2 x 700 MW capacity; completion is expected approximately six years from the First Pour of Concrete at a revised cost of Rs. 20,594 crore.
- KAIGA-5&6 (Kaiga, Karnataka): 2 x 700 MW capacity; commissioning is scheduled for June 2031 and June 2032 at a revised cost of Rs. 21,000 crore.
- KKNPP-3&4 and 5&6 (Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu): Four units of 1000 MW each; commissioning dates range from June 2027 to March 2030, with a combined project cost exceeding Rs. 138,000 crore.
- BHAVINI PFBR (Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu): A 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor expected to be fully commissioned by March 2027 at a cost of Rs. 8,181 crore.
Strategic Collaborations
- NPCIL has established agreements over the last three years to augment nuclear power generation with the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO), the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), and NLC India Limited.
Safety and Security Protocols
- Regulatory Compliance: All sites, including the Tarapur Atomic Power Plant, operate under plans approved by the regulatory authority.
- Operational Readiness: Periodic audits, reviews, and mock drills are conducted to test decision-making, response timelines, and coordination among agencies.
- Personnel Training: Staff undergo mandatory training in safety, emergency procedures, and security measures to address unlikely emergency events.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholder: NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) Impact NPCIL is managing a massive scale-up of nuclear infrastructure involving multi-billion-crore investments and long-term construction schedules. Action Required NPCIL must ensure the timely commissioning of units reaching advanced stages and manage the "Under Revision" costs for projects in Haryana and Karnataka.
Stakeholder: Collaborative Partners (MAHAGENCO, MITRA, NLC India Limited) Impact These entities are now integral to the national strategy for augmenting nuclear power capacity through formal collaborations. Action Required These organizations must coordinate with NPCIL to fulfill the objectives of their respective agreements and support power generation expansion.
Stakeholder: Plant Personnel and Security Staff Impact Employees are subject to rigorous safety standards, frequent performance audits, and emergency readiness evaluations. Action Required Staff must maintain high training standards and participate in periodic mock drills to ensure the efficacy of security provisions and response timelines.