AP likely to get 6,000 MW nuclear power plant

Vijayawada, Sep 28: The Union government is likely to shift 6,000 MW capacity nuclear power plant proposed at Haripur in West Bengal, to a location between Prakasam and Nellore districts The West Bengal government has ruled out nuclear power plant at Haripur following widespread protests against land acquisition for the project. The nuclear plant will be set up in collaboration with Rosatom, Russia's state owned nuclear power equipment manufacturer. It may be noted that vast tracts of lands are available along the shore in Prakasam and Nellore districts. Kovvada nuclear plant Chief Engineer GV Ramesh said that Centre would shift the plant to seashore between Prakasam and Nellore districts as it is an ideal location. It the proposal materialises, this would be second nuclear power plant in the state after the one at Kovvada. There are proposals to set up Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) in Kurnool and to mine uranium in Rayalaseema districts.