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Nuclear energy is an important component of the country’s energy mix and is being pursued along with other sources of energy in an optimal manner. It is a clean, environment friendly base load source of power available 24X7. It also has huge potential which can ensure long term energy security of the country in a sustainable manner.
There are presently 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021. In addition, there are 8 reactors (including 500 MW PFBR being implemented by BHAVINI) totaling to 6000 MW under construction at various stages.
The Government has accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of 12 nuclear power reactors - 10 indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) to be set up in fleet mode & 2 units of Light Water Reactors (LWRs) to be set up in cooperation with Russian Federation. On progressive completion of the projects under construction and accorded sanction, the nuclear capacity is expected to reach 22480 MW by 2031. The Government has also accorded ‘In-Principle’ approval for five new sites for locating nuclear power plants in future.

List of Operational Nuclear power plants India

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Tarapur Atomic Power StationTarapur Atomic Power Station

Kaiga Atomic StationKaiga Atomic Station

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1. What are the operational nuclear power plants in India?
Ans. The operational nuclear power plants in India are: 1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), Maharashtra 2. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS), Rajasthan 3. Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), Tamil Nadu 4. Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), Uttar Pradesh 5. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS), Gujarat 6. Kaiga Atomic Power Station (KAPS), Karnataka 7. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), Tamil Nadu.
2. How many nuclear power plants are there in India?
Ans. There are currently 22 operational nuclear power reactors in India, spread across seven nuclear power plants.
3. Which state in India has the highest number of operational nuclear power plants?
Ans. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of operational nuclear power plants in India. It is home to three nuclear power plants: Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), and Kalpakkam Integrated Nuclear Power Complex.
4. What is the total nuclear power generation capacity in India?
Ans. The total nuclear power generation capacity in India is approximately 6,780 megawatts (MW). This capacity is generated by the 22 operational nuclear power reactors.
5. Are there any upcoming nuclear power plants in India?
Ans. Yes, India has plans to build several upcoming nuclear power plants. Some of the upcoming projects include the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) in Haryana, the Chutka Nuclear Power Plant in Madhya Pradesh, and the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant in Maharashtra.
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