Gorakhpur-Haryana nuclear to be operational by March 2031
Power Minister Manohar Lal visited the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) on 14 June and reviewed progress of the nuclear power project being implemented by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) under the Department of Atomic Energy.
The project involves setting up 4 x 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs). Once completed, 50% of the electricity generated will be allocated to the state of Haryana, significantly boosting the state’s energy capacity.
Current Status:
Unit-1 Milestones:
First Pour of Concrete is targeted by October 2025;
First Criticality by June 2030;
Commercial Operation expected by March 2031;
Unit-2 will follow with a 6-month gap from Unit-1.
The Minister was also apprised of NPCIL’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. A total of Rs.75 crore has been spent on community development activities such as construction of roads, schools, provision of medical vans, and development of an Astro Turf Hockey Ground.
Skill development initiatives and public awareness programs have also been conducted in schools, NCC camps, and civil service training programs.
The “Atom on Wheels” mobile exhibition van was highlighted as a key outreach initiative to educate and engage the public on nuclear energy and safety.
Manohar Lal appreciated NPCIL’s efforts and reiterated the importance of nuclear power in achieving clean, safe, and reliable energy for the nation’s future. fiinews.com
