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Power generation leviathan NTPC is hunting for land in 16 states, consisting of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Haryana, for establishing nuclear reactor (NPPs )with approximately 1,600 megawatt(MW )capability.
The nation’s biggest power generator, which is managed by the federal government, will represent one-third of India’s enthusiastic target of establishing 100 gigawatt (GW) of nuclear power by 2047 (Viksit Bharat).
Sources stated that the Maharatna business has actually established a subsidiary, NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam (NPUN), which will establish traditional nuclear reactor of as much as 1,200 or 1,600 megawatt (MW), which will consist of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) innovation.
“Having big plants makes financial sense as NTPC is a bulk power manufacturer and seller. It will choose Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) when the innovation is financially all set to scale up,” stated among the sources.
NTPC’s very first plant at Mahi Banswada (2.8 GW capability) is under building. It is doing website choice in 16 states, which is an essential procedure in nuclear power. These parcels will need to be authorized by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). Out of these 16 States, the expectation is that appropriate land will be discovered in 4-5 states as the plant requires to have an unique zone of one km, stated another source.
The NPUN’s very first batch of workers are currently going through training at the Power Management Institute (PMI).
On the expense of establishing NPPs, a senior federal government authorities stated that the present expense is around Rs 15,000-20,000 crore for one GW of nuclear power.
On partnership with economic sector, the exact same source stated that presently there is no opportunity for establishing joint endeavors (JVs). The federal government will enable personal sector involvement by changing the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act, 2010. These modifications are anticipated to position before the Parliament in the upcoming Winter session, which is set up for next month.
Among the sources stated that NTPC has actually been working for more than a year to hunt for opportunities to indigenise particular nuclear power creating innovations.
NTPC drifted a worldwide tender in March 2025 welcoming entities for cooperation in indigenising Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) innovation and developing large-capacity (1,000 MW & & above) NPPs in India on a concept-to-commissioning basis, subject to Government’s approval.
The target capability is 15 GW (plus/ minus 10 percent) and the last date for using was May 31, 2025.
The tender was open to business from all nations. The tender file stated “Any supplier, from a nation which shares a land border with India, will be qualified to get involved just when and if the supplier is signed up with the Competent Authority. The Competent Authority for registration is the Registration Committee under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (‘DPIIT’).”
Currently, India’s set up nuclear power capability consists of 24 reactors with an overall capability of 8.78 GW. There are 8 reactors under building and construction contributing 6.6 GW, which consist of native 700 MW PHWRs.
Released on November 12, 2025
