In this regard, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has undertaken design, development and deployment of 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200), 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor (SMR-55), and High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor (HTGCR) having capacity up to 5 MWth for hydrogen production.
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PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEPLOYMENT OF SMALL MODULAR REACTORS
The Nuclear Energy Mission (NEM), announced in the Union Budget 2025–26 is aimed to design, develop and operationalise at least five indigenous SMRs besides with an objective of achieving 100 GWe nuclear power generation capacity by 2047.
Source: Press Information Bureau (official). The summary and key points are quoted from that release; no AI is used. Check the source for the full text.
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Capacity augmentation of BSMR-200 to 300 MWe is envisaged based on experience of BSMR-200.
The special material Advanced Purified Reactor Vessel Alloy (ApuRVA) and technology for forgings for reactor pressure vessels of BSMR-200 and SMR-55 have been developed indigenously in collaboration with Indian industries.
Under NEM, a total budgetary provision of Rs. 20,000 crore has been allocated for research, development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
The major progress made for these SMRs are mentioned below: BSMR-200: In-principle approval for engineering and construction has been received.
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