Andhra Pradesh signed MoUs to develop nuclear power projects of 25,400 MW capacity worth ₹6.5 lakh crore. This is one of the largest nuclear energy commitments by any Indian state. The projects align with India's nuclear energy expansion target and the goal of achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. India's nuclear energy is governed by the Atomic Energy Commission under the DAE (Department of Atomic Energy).
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Andhra Pradesh Signs MoUs for 25,400 MW Nuclear Power Projects Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Crore
Key Points
- Andhra Pradesh signed MoUs to develop nuclear power projects of 25,400 MW capacity worth ₹6.5 lakh crore
- This is one of the largest nuclear energy commitments by any Indian state
- The projects align with India's nuclear energy expansion target and the goal of achieving 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
- India's nuclear energy is governed by the Atomic Energy Commission under the DAE (Department of Atomic Energy)
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• AP MoUs: 25,400 MW nuclear power; ₹6.5 lakh crore investment • India's 500 GW non-fossil energy target by 2030 (COP26 Panchamrit commitment) • DAE (Department of Atomic Energy) governs India's nuclear energy; NPCIL is the major PSU
