Department of Atomic Energy
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SMALL NUCLEAR REACTORS
Posted On: 12 DEC 2024 6:14PM by PIB Delhi
India has only recently announced its plans to deploy Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) (220 MWe PHWRs) and develop Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs). In this context, Research & Development has been initiated for BSMRs. The deployment of these reactors will be aimed at sector which have captive power requirements. Many countries have shown interest in collaborating with India for SMRs. The various options are in exploration stage at present.
The Government has announced initiatives to set up Bharat Small Reactor and involve Private sectors in the nuclear energy programme of the country. Supply Chain of BSRs are already established in the country with several in operation with excellent safety features and record continual operation. BSRs, today, are one of the cheapest amongst the SMRs in the world.
In addition R&D for development of a Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR) and new technologies for nuclear energy has been initiated.
This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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