Proposed Nuclear Power Plant at Bavikeri
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Bavikeri, Karnataka, India
Source: The Times of India
The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of independently establishing a nuclear power plant in the state, with preliminary preparations underway since January 2026. The project is reportedly planned without direct involvement from the central government and includes feasibility studies and geological surveys at five probable locations, including Bavikeri in Uttara Kannada district. T
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear, Residential
- Location
- Bavikeri, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Description | The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of independently establishing a nuclear power plant in the state, with preliminary preparations underway since January 2026. The project is reportedly planned without direct involvement from the central government and includes feasibility studies and geological surveys at five probable locations, including Bavikeri in Uttara Kannada district. The land requirement varies by capacity, with estimates of 1,200 acres for a 2,000MW plant, 1,600 acres for a 4,000MW plant, and 2,000 acres for a 6,000MW plant, plus 100 to 150 acres for residential and support infrastructure. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bavikeri |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-05-01 |
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