Overview
- MAHAGENCO and NPCIL signed a formal MoU at the chief minister’s Varsha residence in Mumbai, establishing Maharashtra’s direct role in nuclear generation.
- The agreement was executed by Radhakrishnan B of MAHAGENCO and B. C. Pathak of NPCIL, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in attendance.
- Fadnavis said nuclear energy had been a central domain and pledged that the state would lead implementation and provide full cooperation.
- Maharashtra hosts roughly 50–60% of India’s data‑centre capacity, and officials cited the need for clean, uninterrupted baseload power to support industry and growth.
- Context from the national roadmap notes 25 reactors operating (8,880 MW), eight more under construction including a 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor, plans for 10 additional reactors (7,000 MW), and a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for Small Modular Reactors; senior state and MITRA officials attended the signing.