Construction of KGS Units 5, 6 picks pace; first pour of concrete to commence by November
Briefing the press at the Media Outreach Programme at Kaiga site of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday, Kaiga Site Director B. Vinod Kumar said that the project cost of ₹21,000 for KGS Units 5 and 6 was to be released over a period of five years.
He said that KGS Unit-1, which was under shutdown owing to En Masse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR) and En Masse Feeder Replacement (EMFR) exercises, would last for 18 months and is scheduled to resume operation on October 30, 2026.
Mr. Vinod Kumar said that the four units at the Kaiga site had set benchmarks comparable with international standards, and ever since the commercial operation of the units began, the Kaiga site had generated a total of 1.3 lakh million units of power and had avoided the generation of about 1.2 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide.
CSR
'As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, so far, ₹110 crore has been spent by NPCIL-Kaiga. Additional ₹20 crore has been spent towards conservation of wildlife at Kali Tiger Reserve,' he said.
Refuting the allegation of locals not being given preference, Mr. Vinod Kumar clarified that out of the 2,057 contract workers, 1,759 (84%) belonged to Karnataka, and of them, 1,601 were from Uttara Kannada district. And of the 595 Group B and C employees, 483 (81.3%) were from Karnataka, he said.
Coaching
Regarding the recruitment notification of 390 vacancies, he told the press that as it was an all-India examination, they would be offering coaching to the local youths to prepare for the competitive examination. He also clarified that they had taken steps as per the direction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and were expecting approval for KGS Units 5 and 6.
In response to a query, Head of Corporate Communication of NPCIL, Umed Yadav, said that after the commissioning of KGS Units 5 and 6, 50% of the power generated would go to Karnataka.
Senior officials of various KGS units, K. Sriram, Jawahar Singh, S.K. Ojha, Umedkumar Yadav, Suvarna Gaonkar and others were present.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
TOI impact: NGT puts Chandigarh MC, CPCC on notice over Dadumajra crisis
1 2 Chandigarh: Taking suo motu cognisance of the TOI report, published on July 23, about a public health emergency due to missed deadlines to remove legacy waste at Dadumajra, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Chandigarh municipal corporation and Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC). The NGT noted, "The news item relates to a major environmental and public health emergency at the Dadumajra dumping site in Chandigarh. The article mentions that the heavy monsoon rains are aggravating the crisis. The article highlights that due to continuous heavy rains, overflowing leachate, contaminated liquid runoff mixed with solid waste, is spreading into nearby fields and even seeping into the Patiala Ki Rao Choe. " According to TOI report, initially, the authorities promised to clear the waste by May 31, but on the same day, a massive fire erupted at the dumping ground, requiring 1.25 lakh litres of water to extinguish the flame. The deadline was then pushed to July, but the garbage is still there. Residents said the situation has deteriorated into a severe public health emergency. They reported a rise in respiratory illnesses, skin diseases, and serious conditions like tuberculosis and cancer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo The foul odour from the leachate has made it difficult to breathe, and many allege that constant exposure to the stench is affecting their health. Residents have also raised concerns about safety, stating that the leachate flowing onto roads has made them slippery and dangerous. Despite repeated demands from residents for urgent action, they claim that no effective measures have been taken so far. The tribunal, in its order, said, "The news item indicates violation of the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The news item raises substantial issues relating to compliance with the environmental norms and implementation of the provisions of scheduled enactment. "
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Kaiga nuclear plant units 5 & 6 to be fully operational by 2030
Karwar: The 5th and 6th units of the Kaiga Generating Station (KGS) in Kaiga, Karwar, are expected to be fully operational by 2030, with construction activities already in progress, said B Vinod Kumar, site director of KGS. He told that excavation at the site is complete, and contracts for major components have been awarded. The turbine package went to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), and the nuclear package was awarded to Megha Engineers and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL). The first pour of concrete is expected to begin after te monsoon. Kaiga is the sixth nuclear site of NPCIL and currently, houses four operational Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) units (KGS-1 to 4), each with a capacity of 220 MWe. Two additional PHWR units (KGS-5 and 6), each with a capacity of 700 MWe, are being developed, bringing the total capacity to 2280 MWe. Vinod noted that the existing units set international benchmarks in operational efficiency and safety. Since their commissioning, the Kaiga site generated over 1.3lakh million units of electricity and helped avoid around 1.2 lakh tonnes of CO₂ emission. Kaiga's safety record earned numerous accolades, including Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar, Unnata Suraksha Puraskar, Prashamsa Patra from National Safety Council, and safety awards from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), NPCIL, and DGFASLI. KGS Unit-1 set a global record for continuous operation, running for 962 days, from May 13, 2016, to Dec 31, 2018, before being shutdown for maintenance. On March 16, Unit-2 completed 25 years of commercial operation. Units 3 and 4 were constructed and commissioned in a record time of 59 months. Currently, KGS-1 is undergoing En-Masse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR) and En-Masse Feeder Replacement (EMFR) as part of its life extension, a process expected to take 18 months. Once completed, similar activities will be carried out on KGS-2. Under its CSR initiatives, NPCIL Kaiga supports developmental activities in nearby villages. It spent around ₹20 crore on wildlife conservation efforts in Kali Tiger Reserve.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Construction of KGS Units 5, 6 picks pace; first pour of concrete to commence by November
As the excavation has been completed, the construction activities of the Kaiga Generating Station Units 5 and 6 (KGS 5 and 6) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor units with a total capacity of 1,400 MW have gained momentum, and the first pour of concrete is expected to commence by November. Briefing the press at the Media Outreach Programme at Kaiga site of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) in Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday, Kaiga Site Director B. Vinod Kumar said that the project cost of ₹21,000 for KGS Units 5 and 6 was to be released over a period of five years. He said that KGS Unit-1, which was under shutdown owing to En Masse Coolant Channel Replacement (EMCCR) and En Masse Feeder Replacement (EMFR) exercises, would last for 18 months and is scheduled to resume operation on October 30, 2026. Mr. Vinod Kumar said that the four units at the Kaiga site had set benchmarks comparable with international standards, and ever since the commercial operation of the units began, the Kaiga site had generated a total of 1.3 lakh million units of power and had avoided the generation of about 1.2 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide. CSR 'As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, so far, ₹110 crore has been spent by NPCIL-Kaiga. Additional ₹20 crore has been spent towards conservation of wildlife at Kali Tiger Reserve,' he said. Refuting the allegation of locals not being given preference, Mr. Vinod Kumar clarified that out of the 2,057 contract workers, 1,759 (84%) belonged to Karnataka, and of them, 1,601 were from Uttara Kannada district. And of the 595 Group B and C employees, 483 (81.3%) were from Karnataka, he said. Coaching Regarding the recruitment notification of 390 vacancies, he told the press that as it was an all-India examination, they would be offering coaching to the local youths to prepare for the competitive examination. He also clarified that they had taken steps as per the direction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and were expecting approval for KGS Units 5 and 6. In response to a query, Head of Corporate Communication of NPCIL, Umed Yadav, said that after the commissioning of KGS Units 5 and 6, 50% of the power generated would go to Karnataka. Senior officials of various KGS units, K. Sriram, Jawahar Singh, S.K. Ojha, Umedkumar Yadav, Suvarna Gaonkar and others were present.
