NTPC To Set Up 3200-MW Nuclear Power Plants In Odisha; Adani And Tata Too Evince Interest

NTPC Ltd along with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd plans to set up a 3,200 MW nuclear plant in Odisha. The public sector giant, it is learnt, is conducting feasibility studies in two districts Deogarh and Nabarangpur. This move to enter Odisha is a part of NTPC’s long term plan to develop 30 GW or 30,000 MW of nuclear energy capacity across India as the Modi government’s vision is to achieve 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. The Odisha government is now evaluating proposals, with Additional Chief Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev looking after energy portfolio stating that “the government decision on whether to go ahead will be taken in due course.” Government sources say public and environmental safety will come before any final approvals is given. Similarly, Tata Group and Adani Group, have also submitted separate proposals for nuclear projects in Odisha state.  Meanwhile former chief minister Naveen Patnaik of BJD has gone on record opposing the nuclear power plant initiatives saying the BJP-run state government is compromising the public safety for the sake of corporate interests.