India Advances Nuclear Energy Projects in Jaitapur and Gorakhpur
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Projects | Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant (Maharashtra), Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Project (Haryana) |
| Location | Jaitapur (Maharashtra), Gorakhpur (Fatehabad District, Haryana) |
| Significance | Gorakhpur: First nuclear project in North India; Jaitapur: Largest nuclear plant in India once completed |
| Capacity | Jaitapur: Six reactors of 1,730 MW each, totaling 10,380 MW; Gorakhpur: Part of India's nuclear capacity scaling |
| Contribution to Target | Jaitapur to contribute 10% of India's 100 GW nuclear energy goal by 2047 |
| Environmental Status | Jaitapur's environmental clearance expired Dec 2022, under renewal |
| Safety Measures | Stringent safety protocols, seismic zone considerations, multiple environmental studies |
| Nuclear Liability | Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) framework and ₹1,500 crore insurance pool in place |
| Policy Shift | Private sector participation introduced; net-zero emissions target by 2070 |
| Global Alignment | India aligned with global nuclear compensation mechanisms |
| Key Figure | Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh |