The nuclear power project will play a crucial role in helping India achieve its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, a goal announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the COP26 climate summit.
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Chandigarh, June 14:
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today reviewed the progress of the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), North India’s first nuclear power plant, during his visit to Fatehabad district. The high-level review meeting was attended by senior officials from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and representatives from the state government.
The Gorakhpur nuclear power project, located in the village of Gorakhpur in Fatehabad district, is one of India’s most ambitious clean energy initiatives. Once operational, the project is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the long-term energy needs of Haryana and the northern region of India. In addition to enhancing power availability, it is designed to significantly reduce the region’s dependence on fossil fuels, thereby contributing to the country’s clean energy goals.
Speaking at the review meeting, Chief Minister Saini highlighted the importance of GHAVP in strengthening India’s commitment to clean and sustainable energy solutions. “This project is a visionary step under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure energy self-reliance and technological leadership in the field of nuclear energy,” said Saini.
He added that nuclear projects like GHAVP will be instrumental in helping India achieve its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, a goal announced by PM Modi at the COP26 climate summit. “The completion of GHAVP will not only fulfil the region’s power demands but also act as a model for future nuclear energy initiatives in India,” Saini noted.
1400 MW, Largest Nuclear Power Facility
NPCIL, a government-owned enterprise under the Department of Atomic Energy, is developing the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP). The project, initially approved in 2014, involves the construction of two units, each with a capacity of 700 MW, in the first phase, with provision for additional units in the future. Once completed, it will have a combined capacity of 1,400 MW, making it one of the most extensive nuclear power facilities in North India.
The project had faced delays in the past due to land acquisition issues, environmental clearances, and funding constraints. However, in recent years, the pace of development has picked up significantly, with efforts to expedite infrastructure and civil works.
The project is part of India’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix by increasing the share of nuclear power, alongside solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Currently, atomic energy accounts for approximately 3% of India’s total electricity generation; however, the government aims to expand this share significantly in the coming decades.
With GHAVP taking shape, Haryana is poised to become a key player in India’s nuclear energy roadmap, ensuring not only power security for the state but also supporting national climate and sustainability commitments.
