The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has approved the erection of major equipment for Units 5 and 6 at Tamil Nadu’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. The clearance comes after extensive safety reviews to ensure compliance with national and international standards, marking another step toward expanding India’s clean, reliable nuclear power generation capacity.
NPCIL says Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Unit 3 has crossed a key commissioning milestone after starting the “Spillage to Open Reactor” process on 25 April 2026. The move signals progress toward bringing the unit online, as the operator highlights the step as part of India’s broader energy security and sustainability push.
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