Karwar
Exciting developments are on the horizon for the Kaiga nuclear power project as preparations for the construction of the 5th and 6th units, each with a capacity of 700 megawatts, are in full swing. Expected to commence by December, this venture represents a major leap in self-reliance, as these indigenous reactors are set to contribute to power generation by 2029-30. The endeavor comes with a price tag of 21 thousand crores. Currently, the foundational groundwork has reached a significant milestone with the completion of soil excavation, a year-long effort that has delved 20 feet deep. The process of tendering for the reactor’s construction is well underway, with the final stages at hand, poised for imminent conclusion. According to sources within the Nuclear Power Corporation, the meticulous procedures for the creation of the 5th and 6th units at Kaiga are proceeding as scheduled. This endeavor gains prominence as, before their commissioning, four other indigenous nuclear power plants across India will have initiated electricity generation. The success story extends from Surat to Kakrapara in Gujarat, with one of the two units in Rajasthan also poised to kickstart operations. India’s journey to self-sufficiency in nuclear power generation is undoubtedly reaching a milestone with these advancements.
