Nuclear Energy in India

In this chapter, we will discuss Nuclear Energy in India.

Important Points About Nuclear Power in India

Consider the following points about Nuclear Power in India −

Nuclear power in India is the fourth-largest source of electricity after thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable sources (of electricity).

India has 22 nuclear reactors operating in 8 nuclear power plants.

The total installed capacity of nuclear power in India is 6780 MW. This produces 30,292.91 GWh of electricity.

6 reactors are under construction, which are expected to produce an additional 4,300 MW electricity.

The nuclear power plant of Jaitapur (located in Maharashtra) is planned to start in collaboration with France. It is a 9900 MW project.

The nuclear power plant of Kudankulam (located in Tamil Nadu) is an Indo-Russian collaboration. It is a 2000 MW project.

The Apsara nuclear research reactor was India s first nuclear reactor inaugurated in 1957. This was set up with assistance from the UK.

India s domestic uranium reserves are pmited; hence, India imports uranium from Russia.

Some other countries with which India has uranium supply agreements are Argentina, Mongopa, Kazakhstan, and Namibia.

Furthermore, in 2011, the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) of India has discovered large deposits of uranium in Tummalapalle belt located in Bhima River basin in Karnataka.

In this region, about 44,000 tonnes of natural uranium has been discovered.

Nuclear Power Plants in Operation

The following table psts down the functional nuclear power plants −

Nuclear Power Plants Under Construction

The following table psts down the nuclear power plants, which are under construction −

Planned Nuclear Power Plants

The following table psts down the planned nuclear power plant projects −