India-Russia Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation MoU

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The Russian Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance India-Russia collaboration in civil nuclear energy. The agreement is to be formalised during President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi. Rosatom, Russia's state-run nuclear corporation, is authorised to sign the MoU with Indian authorities. Rosatom is currently constructing several reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu, the largest civil nuclear project under execution in India. The cooperation includes a roadmap for collaboration in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an emerging nuclear technology for faster deployment and lower capital costs. Rosatom has also conveyed willingness to localise advanced Russian-designed reactor systems in India, indicating a shift towards long-term technology co-development and manufacturing.