Shivamogga Nuclear Power Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
Source: The Hans India
The Union government is considering establishing a nuclear power plant in the ecologically sensitive Sharavathi Valley region of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The project involves setting up a nuclear power generation unit near Besuru village in Avinahalli hobli of Sagar taluk, Shivamogga district, covering nearly 2,150 acres of land. The proposal has faced strong opposition from environmentalis
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Hans India
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Union government is considering establishing a nuclear power plant in the ecologically sensitive Sharavathi Valley region of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. The project involves setting up a nuclear power generation unit near Besuru village in Avinahalli hobli of Sagar taluk, Shivamogga district, covering nearly 2,150 acres of land. The proposal has faced strong opposition from environmentalists, farmers, and local residents due to concerns about displacement and environmental impact. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Shivamogga |
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Source | The Hans India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-12 |
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