Lok Sabha Question No. 3619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Participation of Private Players in Nuclear Power Generation
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3619

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE PLAYERS IN NUCLEAR POWER GENERATION

3619.  SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  proposals  for  establishment  of  new  nuclear  power  plants finalized  by  the  Government  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the current year along with the number of such proposals sanctioned during the said period;
- (b) whether central public sector enterprises are being involved in nuclear power generation projects and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  permit  private  sector  in  the  area  of nuclear power generation and if so, the details thereof including the extent to which  the  private  sector  is  participating  in  the  supply  of  equipment  and services for nuclear power generation in the country; and
- (d) the estimated nuclear power generation capacity expected to be generated by the private sector?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) During  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  the  Government  has accorded  administrative  approval  and  financial  sanction  of  the  following proposals:
- (i) Ten  indigenous  Pressurised  Heavy  Water  Reactors  (PHWRs)  each  of 700 MW (10 x 700 MW) to be set up in fleet mode.
- (ii) Kudankulam  Units  5&6  (2X1000  MW)  in  cooperation  with  Russian Federation.

- (b) Yes, Sir.  Presently, two central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam  Limited  (BHAVINI)  are  involved  in  implementation  of  nuclear  power generation projects.
- (c) There is no proposal under consideration at present, to permit private sector in  the  area  of  nuclear  power  generation.    The  Atomic  Energy  Act,  1962 permits  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  in  setting  up  of  nuclear  power plants as a junior equity partner of a Government company.

The participation of the Indian private sector in indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) programme is substantial. The private sector provides plant components,  equipment,  services  in  areas  including construction, fabrication  &  erection  of  equipments,  piping,  electrical,  instrumentation,  and consultancy, auxiliary and logistical services.

In respect of Light Water Reactors (LWR) set up with foreign cooperation, the Indian  private  sector  is  involved  in  supply  of  some  of  the  equipment  and  in execution of works contracts. The indigenous content in LWRs is planned to be increased progressively.

Further, at present companies in private sectors in India are participating in a major way in setting up of Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor. They are involved in the manufacturing of major equipment & component. They also participate in the supply, erection, testing & commissioning of different systems.

- (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above.

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