India relies on nuclear power as its fifth-largest electricity-generating source, following coal, gas, wind, and hydroelectricity. Presently, the country boasts 22 operational nuclear reactors, collectively providing about 6,780 MW of installed capacity. Explore the comprehensive list of operational, under-construction, and planned nuclear power plants in India as of 2024.
The Apsara Research Reactor, located in Mumbai, stands as Asia’s inaugural nuclear reactor. India’s indigenous uranium reserves are limited, necessitating reliance on imported uranium to fuel its nuclear power sector. Russia has emerged as a significant supplier of nuclear fuel to India since the 1990s.
Nuclear Power Plants in India List with Capacity
| Power Plant | Location | Operator | Type | Total Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiga | Karnataka | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 880 |
| Kakrapar | Gujarat | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 IPHWR-700 | 1,140 |
| Kudankulam | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | VVER-1000 | 2,000 |
| Madras (Kalpakkam) | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 440 |
| Narora | Uttar Pradesh | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 440 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan | NPCIL | CANDU IPHWR-220 | 1,180 |
| Tarapur | Maharashtra | NPCIL | BWR IPHWR-520 | 1,400 |
List of Nuclear Power Plants in India under Construction
| Name Of Nuclear Power Station | Location | Operator | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras (Kalpakkam) | Tamil Nadu | BHAVINI | 500 |
| Rajasthan Unit 7 and 8 | Rajasthan | NPCIL | 1,400 |
| Kakrapar Unit 3 and 4 | Gujarat | NPCIL | 1,400 |
| Kudankulam Unit 3 and 4 | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | 2,000 |
List of Nuclear Power Reactors Accorded Administrative Approval
Currently, there are nine (9) nuclear power reactors in different phases of construction, projected for completion by 2024-25. Additionally, administrative approval and financial sanction were granted by the Government in June 2017 for twelve (12) more nuclear power reactors.
Thus, a total of twenty-one (21) nuclear power reactors, with a combined installed capacity of 15,700 MW, are under development, with an aim for gradual completion by 2031. Here are the details:
| State | Location | Project | Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Gorakhpur | GHAVP 3&4 | 2 x 700 |
| Rajasthan | Mahi-Banswara | Mahi Banswara 1&2 | 2 X 700 |
| Rajasthan | Mahi-Banswara | Mahi Banswara 3&4 | 2 X 700 |
| Karnataka | Kaiga | Kaiga 5&6 | 2 X 700 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Chutka | Chutka 1&2 | 2 X 700 |
| Tamil Nadu | Kudankulam | KKNPP 5&6 | 2 X 1000 |
For more updates visit Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) website
https://www.aerb.gov.in/english/regulatory-facilities/nuclear-power-plants
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