8-Dec-2022: Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has so far spent about Rs. 663 crores on its CSR programmes, of which about 70% was incurred on development of infrastructure facilities in the villages around nuclear power plant sites
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, measures for safe storage and management of Spent Fuel and nuclear & radioactive wastes are in place at all nuclear power plant sites including Kalpakkam and Kudankulam in Tamil Nādu.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh said, after its use in reactor, spent fuel is kept in water-filled storage pools and is under continuous monitoring. In case of Kudankulam, as the fuel is under IAEA safeguards, security of stored spent fuel is also ensured by IAEA inspectors. Spent fuel storage pools are designed as per AERB guidelines, which is in line with international regulatory practices.
On the subject of development of infrastructure facilities around the local villages of Nuclear Power Plants as part of Corporate Social Responsibility and other obligations, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that the implementation of CSR under the Companies Act 2013, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has so far spent about Rs. 663 crore on its CSR programmes, of which about 70% was incurred on development of infrastructure facilities in the villages around nuclear power plant sites.
In addition, a special Neighbourhood Development Programme (NDP) for areas in the vicinity of Kudankulam site was implemented at a cost of Rs. 500 crore for infrastructure development (Rs. 200 Crore) and housing (Rs. 300 Crore).
7-Dec-2022: Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, Government proposes to set up more nuclear power plants for augmenting production of clean energy
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Government proposes to set up more nuclear power plants for augmenting production of clean energy.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Dr Jitendra Singh said, in addition to the eleven (11) reactors (8700 MW) under construction, the Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of ten (10) indigenous 700 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) to be set up in fleet mode.
The government has also accorded in principle approval for five new sites for setting up nuclear power plants in the future.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, the tariffs of electricity generated by nuclear power are comparable to those of contemporary conventional base load generators like thermal power. The present installed nuclear power capacity comprises of 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW. In addition, one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has also been connected to the grid.
24-Mar-2022: Use of Nuclear Energy for Power Generation
The present installed nuclear power capacity in the country is 6780 MW comprising of 22 operational nuclear power reactors. In addition, one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has also been connected to the grid in January- 2021.
India is not very rich in fossil fuel resources and considering the large and growing energy demand, all energy sources are deployed optimally. Nuclear power is a clean and environment friendly base load source of electricity generation, which is available 24X7. It also has a huge potential and can provide the country long term energy security in a sustainable manner. Expansion of nuclear power capacity will help in the country’s energy transition for meeting the goal of net zero economy.
"Hon'ble Prime Minister in his statement at COP26 Summit held in Glasgow has stated that India will reach its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030 and India will meet 50 percent of its energy requirements from Renewable Energy by 2030."
In this regard, total of 79 no. of hydro schemes with an aggregate capacity of more than 30000 MW (comprising 11 Pumped Storage Schemes of 8700 MW) have been envisaged for capacity addition during the period 2019-2020 to 2029-30. This include 12663.5 MW of HE projects under construction for providing benefits during this period. Out of the above 79 projects, 5 hydro schemes with capacity of 1023 MW have since been commissioned. The existing nuclear power capacity of 6780 MW is going to be increased to 22480 MW by the year 2031 on progressive completion of projects under construction and accorded sanction. More nuclear power plants are also planned in future. Similarly a total capacity of 31665 MW of coal based capacity are in the various stages of construction.
23-Mar-2022: Generation Of Nuclear Power
The target for nuclear power by the turn of the century (year 2100) has not been set yet. At present, the target set is to reach a nuclear power capacity of 22480 MW by 2031, from the 6780 MW at present.
In addition to projects presently under construction (8700 MW), the Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for setting up ten indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) of 700 MW capacity each in fleet mode. On the progressive completion of projects under construction and accorded sanction, the installed nuclear power capacity is expected to reach 22480 MW by the year 2031 which includes Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)[500 MW], being implemented by BHAVINI.
In addition to the sanctioned projects, the government has also accorded ‘In-Principle’ approval of the following five new sites for setting up nuclear power projects:
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Site & Location
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Capacity (MW)
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In Cooperation With
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Jaitapur, Maharashtra
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6 X 1650
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France
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Kovvada, Andhra Pradesh
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6 X 1208
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United States of
America
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Chhaya, Mithi Virdi, Gujarat
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6 X 1000*
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Haripur, West Bengal
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6 X 1000*
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Russian Federation
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Bhimpur, Madhya Pradesh
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4 X 700
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Indigenous
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23-Mar-2022: Projects for Nuclear Power Generation
The details of the nuclear power projects accorded administrative approval and financial sanction during the last five years are as follows:
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State
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Location
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Project
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Capacity
(MW)
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Status
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Tamil Nadu
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Kudankulam
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KKNPP-5&6
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2 X 1000
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Under Construction
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Karnataka
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Kaiga
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Kaiga-5&6
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2 X 700
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Pre-project activities at sites and bulk procurement of long manufacturing cycle equipment are in progress.
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Haryana
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Gorakhpur
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GHAVP– 3&4
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2 X 700
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Madhya Pradesh
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Chutka
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Chutka-1&2
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2 X 700
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Rajasthan
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Mahi Banswara
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Mahi Banswara-1&2
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2 X 700
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Mahi Banswara-3&4
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2 X 700
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On progressive completion of these nuclear power projects, a total capacity of 9000 MW would be added in the country. Presently, no nuclear power project is pending approval from the Government.
