Lok Sabha Question No. 2955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Expeditious Execution of Atomic Power Projects
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2955

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## EXPEDITIOUS EXECUTION OF ATOMIC POWER PROJECTS

2955.  SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  under-construction  atomic  power  projects  are  facing  any  delay  in execution due to one reason or the other;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, project-wise;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to clear the hurdles and expedite construction of these projects;
- (d) the total funds earmarked, allocated and disbursed for the purpose; and
- (e) whether  any  of  the  ongoing  nuclear  power  projects  is  proposed  to  be  given autonomous board status to decentralize the projects for effective and fast execution and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &( b)There has been a delay in completion of Kudankulam project (KKNPP 1&2 - 2x1000 MW)  due  to  local  protests  and  its  after  effects,  litigations,  compliance  of  court directives  and  obtaining  various  clearances  in  a,  'first  of  its  kind'  reactor.    The delay in completion of KAPP 3&4 (2x700 MW) and RAPP 7&8 (2x700 MW) projects has  been  due  to  delayed  receipt  of  long  delivery  and  critical  equipment  from domestic industry.

The  Prototype  Fast  Breeder  Reactor  (PFBR)  being  constructed  by  Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI), at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu is the first of its kind reactor for which many critical equipment were manufactured by Indian industries.    Because  of  first  of  its  kind  nature,  abundant  caution  is  being  taken during erection, installation and commissioning of various systems.

- (c) The government has made efforts in spreading public awareness and addressing apprehensions  of  the  people  at  Kudankulam.    Unit-1  is  already  in  commercial operation and Unit-2 is at advanced stage of commissioning.  In respect of KAPP 3&4  and  RAPP  7&8,  steps  have  been  taken  to  expedite  the  manufacturing  and delivery of these equipment to expedite projects.  Close monitoring by senior level committee,  frequent  follow-up  with  vendors,  resolution  of  likely  constraints  in advance, providing financial  assistance  to  vendors  facing  financial  problems  and re-sequencing  of  construction  activities  to  the  extent  possible  have  resulted  in reduction of delay in equipment delivery-schedules.

Construction  of  500  MW  Prototype  Fast  Breeder  Reactor  (PFBR)  at  Kalpakkam, Tamil  Nadu  is  completed  and  commissioning  is  in  advanced  stage.    Stage-wise review  is  done  and  clearance  being  given  by  Atomic  Energy  Regulatory  Board (AERB) for executing the critical activities.

- (d) The sanctioned cost and cumulative expenditure on the four projects are as follows:
- (e) No, Sir.

| Project     | Capacity (MW)   | Sanctioned Cost (Rs. crore)   |   Cumulative Expenditure upto March 2016 (Rs. crore) |
|-------------|-----------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| KKNPP 1&2** | 2 x 1000        | 17270*                        |                                                21600 |
| KAPP 3&4 #  | 2 x 700         | 11459                         |                                                 8362 |
| RAPP 7&8@   | 2 x 700         | 12320                         |                                                 6196 |
| PFBR        | 1x500           | 5677                          |                                                 5133 |

# KAPP : Kakrapar Atomic Power Project.

@ RAPP : Rajasthan Atomic Power Project.

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