Question : Nuclear Reactors

(a) the details and the number of nuclear power reactors operating across the country;

(b) whether the Government has recently formulated any plan for setting up of nuclear power reactors in Maharashtra; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

(a) The present installed nuclear power capacity comprises of 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW. Of these, one reactor RAPS-1 (100 MW) is under extended shutdown and 21 reactors [including MAPS-1 (220MW), which is in project mode] with a capacity of 6680 MW are presently operational.

(b)&(c) A site at Jaitapur in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra has been accorded ‘in principle’ approval for setting up 6 units of 1650 MW each in cooperation with France. Land has been acquired, statutory clearances obtained and infrastructure works are in progress at the site. Presently, discussions are in progress with M/s. Electricite de France (EDF) of France to arrive at a project proposal. On finalization of the proposal and accord of its administrative approval and financial sanction by the Government, work on the project will commence.


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