Overview

• NTPC had proposed Vijayapura, Koppal and Raichur for initial surveys, but the cabinet declined to limit studies to these districts.
• The cabinet directed NTPC to review all districts and submit a detailed feasibility report before approving any location.
• Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil clarified that the state has not provided specific guidelines on project parameters.
• In-principle approval reflects agreement on the need for a nuclear facility to bolster Karnataka’s power mix amid rising demand.
• The stepwise approach follows standard protocols for infrastructure siting and accounts for environmental and local community considerations.