(a) the number and details of nuclear reactors so far
built in the country indigenously;
(b) whether the Government has any proposal to build more
nuclear reactors with the cooperation of Russia;
(c) if so, the details and the estimated capacity thereof; and
(d) the time by which the new reactors are likely to be
made operational?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND
IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)
(a) The first pair of nuclear power reactors in the country - TAPS
1&2 were set up on turnkey basis by General Electric (GE), USA and the
construction of the next twin reactors RAPS 1&2 was started in technical
cooperation with AECL, Canada. After 1974, peaceful nuclear experiment
in India, Canadians left the project and Indian engineers completed the
construction of these reactors. Subsequently, 16 nuclear power reactors
have been set up indigenously. The details are attached.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) Units 1&2 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP-1&2) of 1000
MW each, being set up in technical co-operation with Russian Federation
at Kudankulam in Tamilnadu, are at advanced stage of commissioning. In
addition, the Government has accorded ‘in principle’ approval of sites
at Kudankulam for additional capacity of 4 x 1000 MW and Haripur in West
Bengal for 6 x 1000 MW for setting up nuclear power reactors in technical
cooperation with Russian Federation. These reactors are planned to be
set up in phases of two reactors at a time.
(d) The KKNPP Units 3&4 are planned to be taken up towards end of
XI Plan. The projects will be operational in about six years from the actual
start of work. The next phase is planned after an interval of 3 to 4 years.