India to build 12 Russian-designed nuclear units over 20 years
The agreement is a strategic vision between India and Russia to strengthen cooperation in peaceful uses of atomic energy, focusing on nuclear power plant construction, fuel cycle, and scientific research.
India (Department of Atomic Energy), Russia (State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom)
- Construction of not less than 12 Russian-designed nuclear power units in India over the next two decades
- Expediting commissioning of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 1 and 2
- Fabrication of nuclear fuel assemblies in India for Russian-designed units
- Development of joint ventures for manufacturing equipment and spares
- Cooperation in nuclear fuel cycle, including mining and radioactive waste management
- Joint research in fast reactors, thorium fuel cycle, and radiation technologies
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Agreement
11 December, 2014
Document details
| Official title | Strategic Vision for Strengthening Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Between the Republic of India and the Russian Federation |
| Source body | Ministry of External Affairs — bilateral & trade documents |
| Reference number | 24487 |
| Status | closed (agreement) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Closing date | 11 December, 2014 |
| Documents | 1 |