Published: 24 September 2025PIBRajasthan
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (2,800 MW)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) in Banswara, Rajasthan, on September 25, 2025. The project comprises four units of indigenously designed 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR), with a total capacity of 2,800 MW and an estimated cost of ₹42,000 crore.
MBRAPP is being implemented by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited (ASHVINI), a joint venture of NPCIL and NTPC Ltd — making it the first nuclear power project in India set up by a JV of two Central Public Sector Enterprises. The project is part of India's 'fleet mode' initiative where ten identical 700 MW reactors are being built across India. PM Modi also launched feeder-level solarization projects worth ₹16,050 crore (3,517 MW capacity) and three power transmission projects worth ₹13,180 crore in Rajasthan.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project?
The **Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP)** is a planned **4 × 700 MW nuclear power project** to be built in Banswara district, Rajasthan. PM Modi laid its foundation stone with an estimated investment of **₹42,000 crore**.
Where is the Mahi Banswara nuclear power plant located?
The **Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project** is located in **Banswara district, Rajasthan**, named after the Mahi River. It will be operated by the **Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)**.
What is the capacity of Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project?
The **Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project** will have a total capacity of **4 × 700 MW = 2,800 MW**, using **Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)**, the same indigenously developed technology used in India's other NPCIL plants.
What is the investment for Mahi Banswara Rajasthan nuclear project?
The **Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project** has an estimated investment of **₹42,000 crore (~USD 5 billion)**. PM Modi laid its foundation stone, making it a key part of India's plan to add **100 GW of nuclear power by 2047**.
Who laid the foundation stone of Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project?
**Prime Minister Narendra Modi** laid the foundation stone of the **Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP)** in Banswara, Rajasthan. The project is part of India's nuclear energy expansion under the **National Electricity Plan**.
