21 new nuclear reactors to add 15000 MW capacity: DAE secy

Mumbai, Sep 18: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Secretary KN Vyas on Wednesday said nearly 21 nuclear reactors are under various stages of construction and planning which will add around 15000 MW of power generating capacity.

“India has a plan for capacity addition in nuclear power generation and presently we have 21 reactors under the stage of construction and planning. This will help in achieving an additional capacity of about 15,000 MW,” he said.