Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited signed a memorandum of understanding on October 1 to examine new nuclear-power development in Gujarat. DeshGujarat’s same-day report described the agreement as a framework for identifying suitable sites, sharing information and assessing technical suitability.
The Times of India reported on October 2 that a proposed project at Dhuvaran in Anand district could have a capacity of around 4,000 megawatts, with potential investment of about ₹1 lakh crore. These are proposed figures, not electricity already available to the grid or money confirmed as spent. IANS also reported the proposed capacity and investment, attributing the development to the state government.
Under the arrangement, GSECL is to examine land and supporting infrastructure, while NPCIL will conduct site surveys and technical studies and provide specialist assistance. The reported next steps depend on technical and economic feasibility and statutory clearances. The agreement therefore starts an assessment process; it does not itself demonstrate construction approval or an operating power plant.
The state government presents nuclear generation as a possible complement to its expanding renewable-energy supply. Whether this particular proposal proceeds, and on what timetable and final cost, remains to be established through the studies and approvals.