Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project: A Giant Leap for Energy Independence

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project: A giant leap for energy independence

India has made a crucial step toward boosting its nuclear energy program after the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) sanctioned “major equipment erection” at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). The permission which was granted on 30th April (Thursday) marked a significant shift from civil construction to core plant development by allowing the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to install vital reactor…

Kudankulam Units 5 And 6 Cleared By Atomic Energy Regulatory Board For Major Equipment Installation, Boosting India’s Nuclear Expansion

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 a...

AERB Clears Major Equipment Installation for Kudankulam Units 5 & 6

Mumbai: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for the installation of major equipment at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP). The approval was issued on April 30, 2026. This clearance allows the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to proceed with the erection of critical plant components such as the reactor pressure vessel, steam generators, and coolant pumps. The permission follo…