Articles tagged under: Nuclear Power

Vadodara-based unit develops indigenous nuclear spent fuel storage, transport equipments

January 05, 2026
Vadodara-based unit develops indigenous nuclear spent fuel storage, transport equipments

Vadodara: A Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) from Vadodara has achieved a significant milestone by manufacturing critical equipment used in nuclear energy production. Until now, India used to import fuel transfer machines, spent fuel transportation containers, and storage racks required for safely handling and storing used nuclear fuel rods. With this development, these vital components will now be produced locally, giving a strong boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in Indi...Read More

Gujarat govt exploring possibilities of establishing nuclear power plant in the State

February 22, 2025
Gujarat govt exploring possibilities of establishing nuclear power plant in the State

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: Gujarat government is exploring possibilities for establishing a nuclear power plant in the State. In the annual budget presented by Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai, a Rs. 1 crore allocation is made for consultancy to explore the possibilities to establish a nuclear power plant in Gujarat. The grant is allocated to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for consultancy work. The State presently has a nuclear energy plant at Kakrapar, which comes under the Central ...Read More