(a) whether there is continuous decline in atomic power generation in Rajasthan due to recurring faults in the atomic power stations;
(b) if so, the facts thereof; and
(c) the effective steps taken/proposed to be taken to increase power generation and better disposal of nuclear waste of these stations?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The effective steps taken to further increase power
generation involve continuing activities and measures
like reduction in planned and forced outages, root
cause analysis of outages and corrective actions
thereof. Appropriate measures do exist for disposal
of the waste from these nuclear power stations and
the discharges are within the stipulations laid down
by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board(AERB).