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India.com
31-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
India to build nuclear power plants in this state bordering Pakistan, government approves...
India to build nuclear power plants in this state bordering Pakistan, government approves… What comes as good news for Rajasthan, a state bordering Pakistan, is that a major nuclear project is going to start in the state. The mega project also got the green light from India's nuclear regulator to build four 700 MW capacity units of nuclear power reactors in Mahi Banswara. AERB Approved The Project After three levels of review, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved the project site. These indigenously developed reactors will play a crucial role in meeting the country's energy needs. After approving the project, the AERB stated that the consent will be reviewed again if the conditions are not followed. The Mahi Banswara project is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam. It is a joint venture of NPCIL and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). These Companies To Build Nuclear Power Plants India's Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (Bhavini) currently hold the authority to construct and manage nuclear power plants. A 2015 amendment to the Atomic Energy Act of 1962 enabled joint ventures between NPCIL and other public sector entities for this purpose. Meanwhile, ongoing genomic surveillance is monitoring for new COVID-19 variants. Current cases are reported as mild, and the public is advised to remain vigilant but not alarmed. It is worth noting that India is the world's fastest-growing economy and it requires a significant amount of electricity. To meet the electricity needs of high economic growth and the requirement of 1.3 billion people, the country needs to make and take action on big plans, on which work is also being done rapidly. Coal Is The Major Source Of Energy India primarily generates electricity from coal but is actively expanding its renewable energy sector, encompassing solar, wind, hydro, and biomass power. Nuclear power generation is also being developed. India's nuclear power generation capacity has significantly expanded over the past decade, nearly doubling from 4,780 MW in 2014 to 8,180 MW in 2024. Further growth is projected, with a threefold increase to 22,480 MW anticipated by 2031-32. Thorium Reserve Notably, India has an abundant reserve of thorium, which amounts to 21 percent of the global thorium. To make better use of the resource, indigenous projects such as Bhavani are being developed so that the dependency on importing uranium and other materials can be reduced. Currently, as many as nine atomic power projects are under construction, while several others are in the pipeline will start in the coming years.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AERB okays Mahi Banswara site to build 4 N-power plants
1 2 3 New Delhi: India's nuclear regulator has approved a proposal to build four 700MWe units of atomic power reactors at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted the approval to the project site after a three-tier review subject to satisfactory compliance with the stipulations and conditions. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) applied to the AERB seeking consent for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) site to build four indigenously developed pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) of 700 MWe capacity. "Consent is hereby granted for siting of MBRAPP 1 to 4, subject to satisfactory compliance to the stipulations and conditions specified in Annexure 1," the AERB said. "The Consent will be subjected to re-review for any non-compliance to the stipulations and conditions. The Consent shall not be transferable without the prior approval of the Competent Authority," the nuclear regulator said. The Mahi Banswara project is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam, a joint venture between NPCIL and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AERB approves Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan to build four 700 MWe nuclear power plants
India's nuclear regulator has approved a proposal to build four 700MWe units of atomic power reactors at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted the approval to the project site after a three-tier review subject to satisfactory compliance with the stipulations and conditions. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) applied to the AERB seeking consent for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) site to build four indigenously developed Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) of 700 MWe capacity. "Consent is hereby granted for Siting of MBRAPP 1 to 4, subject to satisfactory compliance to the stipulations and conditions specified in Annexure 1," the AERB said. "The Consent will be subjected to re-review for any non-compliance to the stipulations and conditions. The Consent shall not be transferable without the prior approval of the Competent Authority," the nuclear regulator said. The Mahi Banswara project is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam , a joint venture between NPCIL and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). At present, NPCIL and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (Bhavini) are allowed to build and operate nuclear power plants. An amendment to the Atomic Energy Act-1962 in 2015 paved the way for joint ventures between NPCIL and other public sector companies to build nuclear power plants. The MBRAPP units are among ten 700 MWe PHWRs that the government plans to build under the fleet mode approach, approval for which was granted in 2017. Besides Mahi Banswara, the fleet mode nuclear plants will come up at Kaiga NPP (two units), Gorakhpur-Haryana (two units) and Chutka-Madhya Pradesh (two units).
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AERB approves Mahi Banswara site in Rajasthan to build four 700 MWe nuclear power plants
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India's nuclear regulator has approved a proposal to build four 700MWe units of atomic power reactors at Mahi Banswara in Rajasthan. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) granted the approval to the project site after a three-tier review subject to satisfactory compliance with the stipulations and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) applied to the AERB seeking consent for the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) site to build four indigenously developed Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) of 700 MWe capacity."Consent is hereby granted for Siting of MBRAPP 1 to 4, subject to satisfactory compliance to the stipulations and conditions specified in Annexure 1," the AERB said."The Consent will be subjected to re-review for any non-compliance to the stipulations and conditions. The Consent shall not be transferable without the prior approval of the Competent Authority," the nuclear regulator Mahi Banswara project is being implemented by Anushakti Vidyut Nigam , a joint venture between NPCIL and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).At present, NPCIL and Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (Bhavini) are allowed to build and operate nuclear power plants. An amendment to the Atomic Energy Act-1962 in 2015 paved the way for joint ventures between NPCIL and other public sector companies to build nuclear power MBRAPP units are among ten 700 MWe PHWRs that the government plans to build under the fleet mode approach, approval for which was granted in Mahi Banswara, the fleet mode nuclear plants will come up at Kaiga NPP (two units), Gorakhpur-Haryana (two units) and Chutka-Madhya Pradesh (two units).
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Punjab to appoint facility managers in hospitals to ease burden on medical staff
Chandigarh: In a significant move to streamline hospital operations and reduce the administrative burden on overstretched medical staff, the Punjab govt has announced the deployment of facility managers in all district hospitals. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of non-clinical services and ensure more efficient utilisation of hospital infrastructure. Currently, the responsibility of managing hospital operations falls largely on doctors, whose numbers are already limited. This not only places undue pressure on medical personnel but also compromises the efficiency of essential non-clinical services. The govt hopes this administrative reform will allow doctors to focus more on clinical responsibilities while improving service delivery and accountability in the state's public health facilities. The newly appointed facility managers will be tasked with overseeing hospital logistics, maintenance of equipment, and the overall upkeep of the premises — including sanitation, availability of clean drinking water, functional toilets, and hygienic surroundings. They will also be responsible for ensuring that services such as diet, security, and laundry — often outsourced — are delivered to expected standards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo Key responsibilities include ensuring implementation of the National Quality Assurance Programme (NQAP), conducting daily rounds of hospital departments and monitoring the functioning of equipment and ambulances, facilitating meetings of Rogi Kalyan Samitis, including preparation of agendas and documentation, monitoring compliance with regulatory norms such as biomedical waste (BMW) management, blood bank licensing, and AERB regulations, supporting digital initiatives like e-Sushrut and e-Aushadhi, and enhancing hospital MIS through data collection and KPI analysis. Facility managers will also be expected to conduct patient satisfaction surveys, time-motion studies, and exit interviews to maintain service quality. In addition, they will help coordinate grievance redressal mechanisms and assist patients in accessing benefits under schemes such as the Ayushman Bharat Mukhya Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana. Each manager will operate under the supervision of the medical superintendent or senior medical officer of the district hospital. These positions will be outsourced through an agency identified by the Punjab Health Systems Corporation (PHSC), with a fixed remuneration of Rs 30,000 per month and other statutory charges. "This initiative is worth trying, as it has the potential to enhance the functioning of district hospitals, provided the facility manager operates entirely under the authority and supervision of the senior medical officers (SMOs)," said Dr Akhil Sarin, president of the Punjab Civil Medical Services Association (PCMSA). "It is crucial that the SMOs retain full control over appointments and dismissals. However, for this move to be truly effective, it must be accompanied by the recruitment of adequate staff to address existing shortages and ensure the smooth and holistic functioning of district hospitals," Dr Sarin added. MSID:: 121295331 413 |
