NTPC plans to set small reactors in talks with foreign firms
Government-owned thermal power generator NTPC talks with foreign firms including those from Russia and the U.S. for the construction of small nuclear reactors. The firm intends to start its first nuclear project in Rajasthan soon and seeks to boost India's nuclear capacity to reduce its carbon footprint.
Small modular reactors (SMR) -have simpler designs than traditional large nuclear plants and can be scaled up to meet demand.
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