Bihar to Get First Nuclear Power Plant with SMR Technology
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement Date | June 25, 2025 |
| Key Figure | Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar |
| Project | Bihar's first nuclear power plant (SMR-based) |
| States Included | Among the first six Indian states to adopt SMR technology |
| Approval Basis | Formal request by Bihar government |
| Location & Capacity | Yet to be finalized |
| Technology | Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)--cost-effective, compact, safer |
| Target Regions | Areas with smaller power grids or challenging terrains |
| Budget Allocation | ₹20,000 crore under Nuclear Energy Mission (2025-26) |
| Strategic Goal | One nuclear plant per state for energy security & industrial growth |
| Battery Storage Project | 1,000 MW sanctioned, ₹18 lakh/MW viability gap funding |
| BESS Project | 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Siwan (June 20, 2025) |
| Bihar's Power Reforms | 8 million smart meters installed, reduced technical/commercial losses |
| Additional Power Supply | 500 MW allocated to Bihar for peak summer demand |
| Power Vision 2035 | Integrates thermal, solar, wind, storage, and nuclear energy sources |