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India to shrink nuclear reactor exclusion zones to unlock land for new capacity expansion
India
Published on 11 May 2026
Safety fears could derail plans despite regulator approval
India is considering shrinking exclusion zones around nuclear reactors to free up land for plant expansions and encourage private investment. Regulators have reportedly given the proposal in-principle approval, with the potential to reduce land requirements and enable more nuclear capacity. Still, the move may face public and political backlash over safety concerns.
- India wants smaller exclusion zones to free land for expansions
- Regulators have approved the plan in principle, sources say
- Reduced land needs could support higher nuclear capacity
- Safety concerns may trigger public and political pushback
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