India, Russia ink ‘key’ pacts related to Kudankulam nuclear power plant
- India and Russia bolstered their enduring partnership with the signing of agreements related to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant.
Key Agreements
- Agreements encompassed the construction of future units at the Kudankulam nuclear power plant, built with Russian technical assistance.
- The signing ceremony included agreements in nuclear power and extended to areas such as medicines, pharmaceutical substances, and medical devices.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
- The Kudankulam nuclear power plant, situated in Tamil Nadu, began construction in March 2002 with Russian collaboration.
- The first power unit started operating at its designed 1,000 MW capacity in February 2016, and the plant is expected to reach full capacity by 2027.
- It is the single largest nuclear power station in India.
Progress Across Multiple Domains
- The External Affairs Minister also highlighted substantial progress in trade, finance, connectivity, energy, civil aviation, and nuclear cooperation during the bilateral talks.
- There was an emphasis on exploring new opportunities and discussions aimed at achieving a more balanced and sustainable cooperation across different dimensions.
- The External Affairs Minister described Russia as a "special partner" in critical areas such as defence, nuclear power, and space.
Prelims Takeaway
- Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
- Nuclear Energy