JAITAPUR
NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT (JNPP) – SCI & TECH
News:
Emmanuel Macron is
Republic Day chief guest: The bright arc of India-France ties
What's
in the news?
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In December 2023, when India invited
French President Emmanuel Macron for Republic Day after US President Joe Biden was
unavailable, Macron accepted despite knowing he was the second choice, showing
the comfort between the French and the Indian system.
Key
takeaways:
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During the PM’s visit to Paris in July
2023, both leaders welcomed the progress made during discussions related to the
Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (JNPP).
Jaitapur
Nuclear Power Plant Project:
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The Indo-French nuclear agreement was
signed in 2008 to build a nuclear power plant in Jaitapur.
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It would be the world’s most powerful
nuclear power plant.
Number
of Reactors -
6
(One unit of 1650MWe plant operating at full capacity shall generate 36-39
million units per day)
Installed
Capacity
- 9.6GWe
Life
Span of Each Plant
- Minimum
60 years
Type
of Fuel
- Enriched
Uranium
Benefits
of the Project:
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The project will augment electricity
generation in the country, in a benign and environment-friendly way, which is
the need of the hour.
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Development of areas around the project
site.
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Direct and indirect employment
opportunities.
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Contribution of National Power Corporation
of India Limited (NPCIL) in social and community development of surrounding
areas, especially nearby villages, in the field of education, health and
infrastructure facilities.