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flag India starts building two domestic 700 MW nuclear reactors at Kaiga to boost self-reliance and reach 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047.

flag India has begun construction on two indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors at the Kaiga nuclear site in Karnataka, marking a key step toward self-reliance in nuclear power. flag The First Pour of Concrete ceremony, led by Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty, signifies the start of active construction for Units 5 and 6, which will increase the plant’s capacity to 2,280 MW. flag Built using entirely domestic technology and materials, the reactors are expected to be operational in about 60 months, with safety and efficiency prioritized. flag The project, managed by NPCIL and contracted to Megha Infra Ltd., follows a streamlined approach to accelerate delivery and reduce costs. flag It supports India’s goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 and strengthens the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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