Govt: ‘In-principle’ nod for 6 nuclear reactors in Jaitapur

THE CENTRE has given “in-principle’’ approval for setting up of six nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur in Maharashtra, Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

The six nuclear power reactors, which will have a capacity of 1,650 MW each, will be set up with technical cooperation from France. It will be the country’s largest nuclear power generating site with a total capacity of 9,900 MW.

In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, Singh said the project is proposed to be set up at Jaitapur in Ratnagiri district. Currently, the government is holding techno-commercial discussions to arrive at the project proposal with French firm EDF.