Overview
- The Department of Atomic Energy said its meeting with Rosatom explored building Russian‑designed SMRs in India and localising equipment production.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev will bring cooperation proposals, including SMRs, for President Putin’s visit, with no final agreements announced.
- Under the Nuclear Energy Mission, BARC is developing the 200 MWe BSMR‑200, 55 MWe SMR‑55 and a 5 MWth high‑temperature gas‑cooled reactor, with lead units proposed at Tarapur and Vizag and construction targeted 60–72 months after sanction.
- NPCIL’s request for proposals to industry for captive Bharat Small Reactors, issued in December 2024, now has a submission deadline of March 31, 2026.
- The government is preparing the Atomic Energy Bill 2025 to enable greater private participation as officials emphasize safety and note most SMR equipment can be manufactured by Indian industry.