Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant

GS III- Infrastructure

Context:

North India’s first nuclear power project is being developed in Gorakhpur, Haryana by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

About Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant
  • Location: Gorakhpur village, Fatehabad district, Haryana.
  • Developer: NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited).
  • Foundation Stone: Laid in 2014 by Dr. Manmohan Singh.
  • Operational Timeline: First two units are expected to be operational by 2031.
  • Significance: Supports India’s clean energy goals and net-zero emissions target by 2070, positioning India as a leader in nuclear technology.
Key Project Details
Aspect Details
Capacity 2 x 700 MW (1st phase); total planned 2,800 MW (4 reactors).
Technology Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), indigenously developed.
Estimated Cost 20,594 crore.
Water Supply Bhakra Canal, used for cooling purposes.
About NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited)
  • Type: Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
  • Established: 1987, under the Companies Act, 1956.
  • Mandate:
    • Design, construct, commission, and operate nuclear power reactors.
    • Implement nuclear power projects under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.
Significance of the Project
  • Enhances Energy Security: Expands India’s nuclear power generation capacity.
  • Clean Energy Transition: Helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
  • Boosts Indigenous Nuclear Technology: Showcases India’s self-reliance in nuclear energy.
  • Economic & Regional Development: Creates jobs and infrastructure growth in Haryana.
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