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Indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors project, India

14th July 2017

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Indigenous pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs) project.

Location
India.

Client
India government.

Project Description
The project will be a “fully home-grown initiative” and forms part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme of localising manufacturing. The project will be the first of its kind for India’s nuclear power sector.

The project entails the construction of ten units of India’s indigenous PHWRs.

The total installed capacity of the plants will be 7 000 MW and will result in a significant augmentation of nuclear power generation capacity in India.

Jobs to Be Created
The project is expected to generate more than 33 400 direct and indirect jobs.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
The project was announced in May.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Not stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Government of India Press Information Bureau, tel +91 2338 9338.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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