Haryana’s First Nuclear Project Inaugurated

In an era where nuclear power is the only alternative available to meet the energy demands of the ever-increasing population, Haryana, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, gets its first nuclear power plant inaugurated. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation of 2,800 Megawatt nuclear power plant in Fatehabad district of Haryana. The project named as ‘Anu Vidyut Pariyojna’, will cost approximately 23502 crore Rupees and will have four units of 700 MWS each. These are Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) which will use natural uranium as fuel and heavy water as coolant and moderator.

“Our government has laid a lot of emphasis on the power sector. The power generation capacity enhancement in the last 10 years is higher than what was achieved in the previous 55 years since independence,” said PM Manmohan Singh after inauguration. The nuclear plant is expected to accelerate the pace of development and generate more employment opportunities for the locals.

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will build these reactors.  NPCIL is the sole body responsible for constructing and operating India's commercial nuclear power plants. The company has 21 nuclear reactors in operation at seven locations. The total installed capacity of these nuclear reactors is 5780 MWs.  The initiative clearly depicts a futuristic approach of the Hooda government that aims to capitalise well on the most vital energy source capable of ensuring a more sustainable industrial civilization.