Nuclear Power Plants in India: State Wise List
| State | Nuclear Power Plant | Location/District |
| Uttar Pradesh | Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) | Narora, Bulandshahr |
| Gujarat | Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) | Vyara, Tapi District |
| Karnataka | Kaiga Generating Station | Kaiga, Uttar Kannada |
| Tamil Nadu | Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant | Tirunelveli (Highest capacity in India) |
| Tamil Nadu | Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) | Kalpakkam, Chennai |
| Maharashtra | Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) | Palghar (India’s first nuclear plant) |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) | Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh |
Upcoming and Planned Projects
These projects are either under construction or have received “in-principle” approval:
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Maharashtra: Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (Ratnagiri district) – Planned to be the largest nuclear power station in the world by capacity.
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Haryana: Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant (Fatehabad district) – Often confused with Gorakhpur in UP, this is located in Haryana.
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Madhya Pradesh: Chutka Nuclear Power Plant (Mandla district).
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Andhra Pradesh: Kovvada Atomic Power Project (Srikakulam district).
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Gujarat: Mithivirdi Nuclear Power Plant (Bhavnagar district).
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Rajasthan: Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project (Banswara district).
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West Bengal: Haripur Nuclear Power Project (East Midnapore).
Key Facts for Exams
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First in India: Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) in Maharashtra, started with US collaboration in 1969.
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Largest Capacity: Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu (using Russian VVER reactors).
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Indigenous Tech: Most Indian plants use Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which were developed using domestic technology.
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Regulatory Body: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) oversees safety, while NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India) handles operation.