Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project at Banswara on September 25, 2025. The project comprises four 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, totaling 2,800 MW, and is being developed by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd, a joint venture of NPCIL and NTPC. NTPC has stated joint participation of NPCIL (51%) and NTPC (49%) and an investment of around ₹42,000 crore. The official EIA summary lists total project land requirement as 660.15 ha, including plant site and township.
PM Modi laid foundation stone of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project on September 25, 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project at Banswara on September 25, 2025. The project comprises four 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors, totaling 2,800 MW, and is being developed by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd, a joint venture of NPCIL and NTPC. NTPC has stated joint participation of NPCIL (51%) and NTPC (49%) and an investment of around ₹42,000 crore. The official EIA summary lists total project land requirement as 660.15 ha, including plant site and township.
Key facts
- MBRAPP foundation stone to be laid on September 25, 2025 in Banswara, Rajasthan.
- The project has four 700 MW PHWRs with a total capacity of 2,800 MW on 1,366 acres.
- Developed by ASHVINI joint venture: NPCIL (51%) and Rajasthan government partnership.
- NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) will operate the plant.
- The project will boost clean energy generation and reduce dependence on thermal power.
- It aligns with India's commitment to achieve 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
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What will be the total installed capacity of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) whose foundation stone PM Modi was to lay on 25 September 2025?
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The article states the project will have four 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors with a total capacity of 2,800 MW on 1,366 acres in Banswara district, Rajasthan.
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What is the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) and when was its foundation stone laid?
The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) is a nuclear power project in Banswara district, Rajasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone on September 25, 2025.
What is the total power generation capacity and reactor type of MBRAPP?
MBRAPP will have four 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) spread over 1,366 acres, with a total installed capacity of 2,800 MW.
Who are the partners in the ASHVINI joint venture developing MBRAPP, and what is the investment?
MBRAPP is developed under the ASHVINI joint venture between NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) holding 51% and NTPC holding 49%. The total investment is approximately ₹42,000 crore.
How does MBRAPP align with India's renewable and clean energy targets?
MBRAPP aligns with India's commitment to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030. The project will boost clean energy generation and reduce dependence on thermal (coal-based) power.
Which organisation will operate the MBRAPP plant once it is commissioned?
NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited), a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, will operate the MBRAPP plant.
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