Nuclear power has a crucial role in India’s energy strategy. Because it provides a substantial amount of electricity while helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. With several plants in operation, nuclear energy is important for a sustainable energy future.
This article explores the top 10 nuclear power plants in India by highlighting their contributions to the nation’s energy grid.
List of Top 10 Nuclear Power Plants in India
Below is a comprehensive list of the top 10 nuclear power plants in India, including details such as the year of establishment, location, power capacity, and operational status.
| # | Nuclear Power Plant | Year (Establish) | Plant Location | Power Capacity | Sector (Owner & Operator) |
| 01 | Jaitapur Nuclear Power (Under Construction) | 2018 | Madban (Ratnagiri district), Maharashtra | 9,900 MW | NPCIL |
| 02 | Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant | 2013 | Kudankulam (Tirunelveli district), Tamil Nadu. | 6,000 MW | NPCIL |
| 03 | Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant | 2014 | Gorakhpur (Fatehabad district), Haryana | 2,800 MW | NPCIL |
| 04 | Tarapur Atomic Power Station | 1969 | Tarapur (Palghar district), Maharashtra | 1,400 MW | NPCIL |
| 05 | Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant (Under Construction) | – | Gorakhpur, Haryana | 1,400 MW | NPCIL |
| 06 | Rajasthan Atomic Power Station | 1970 | Rawatbhata, Rajasthan | 1,180 MW | NPCIL |
| 07 | Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant | 2010 | Kaiga (Uttar Kannada district) Karnataka | 880 MW | NPCIL |
| 08 | Kakrapar Atomic Power Station | 1993 | Kakrapar, Gujarat | 440MW | NPCIL |
| 09 | Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant | 1986 | Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu | 440MW | NPCIL |
| 10 | Narora Atomic Power Station | 1991 | Narora (Bulandshahar district), Uttar Pradesh | 440MW | NPCIL |
The following FAQs are related:
Currently, India has 22 operational nuclear reactors across 7 nuclear power plants (अणुऊर्जा प्रकल्प).
To further enhance its nuclear power capabilities, additional plants are under construction, and several projects are in the proposal stage.
Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha is often referred to as the father of the Indian nuclear program.
Tarapur Atomic Power Plant Unit 1 (TAPS-1) was India’s first nuclear power plant. It is located in Boisar, Maharashtra.
TAPS has been operational since October 1969. Currently, India operates 22 reactors across 7 nuclear power plants, with a total installed capacity of 6,780 MW.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is largest India’s nuclear power plant in terms of total installed capacity. It is located in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu.
Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) is Asia’s first nuclear power station in India.
India’s first nuclear reactor is the Apsara Reactor.
These nuclear power plants are essential to the country’s energy strategy and offer a stable and reliable source of electricity.
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