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NTPC eyes 1400 MW nuclear plant in Bihar with two 700 MW units feasibility study underway
Economy
Published on 26 April 2026
A Rs 25000 crore bet could reshape Bihar power
State-owned NTPC is exploring a major nuclear expansion in Bihar’s Banka district, planning two 700 MW units after completing a feasibility study. The project may require an investment of around Rs 25,000 crore, with the Bihar government promising full support. The plan supports India’s roadmap toward 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 and NTPC’s own 2 GW target by 2032.
- NTPC plans two 700 MW nuclear units in Banka, Bihar
- Feasibility study is currently underway
- Estimated investment could reach Rs 25,000 crore
- Project aligns with India’s nuclear capacity target for 2047
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